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Children and adults with severe autism have different needs than those with mild autism, as autism advocate Amy Lutz knows very well. Not only is Amy the mother of a 20-year-old son who has severe autism, but she’s also the president of the EASI Foundation, a founding board member of the organization National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA), and she is also an accomplished author and writer. If anyone has the credentials to speak about this subject, it’s definitely my friend Amy Lutz!
Amy shares her story, including her son’s childhood and how his diagnosis severely impacted their home. Amy is the mother of five children, and she explains how they operate in their day-to-day life.
Amy also speaks about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which is a medical psychiatric procedure. Most people do not understand this type of therapy or how the process works; Amy does a terrific job of explaining the science behind it, the process, as well as the benefits. This is a subject that more people need to be educated on, as it is commonly confused with other procedures.
In 2014, Amy published a book titled Each Day I Like It Better: Autism, ECT, and the Treatment of Our Most Impaired Children. She’s also been published on various platforms, such as the Atlantic Psychology Today and Slate.
So, how does a parent or professional led their happiest, most independent lives when someone they care about has severe autism? Amy says that it’s one of the hardest things in the world, but having a support system is critical. If you are responsible for someone with severe autism or have autism yourself, remember that you are not alone and reach out for support.
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