Jayne Lytel was a nationally syndicated columnist when, soon after his first birthday, her second son, Leo, wasn’t responding in ways his brother had at the same age. Leo was subsequently diagnosed with autism, a label she fought ferociously while at the same time immersing herself in a search for appropriate treatments.
After four years of rigorous and sometimes grueling interventions—including home-based programs—he no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for an autism spectrum disorder and no longer receives therapy. Today, Leo is highly verbal, attends a mainstream school and thrives in his childhood.
Act Early Against Autism is the result of Lytel’s work with her son—a practical and empowering guide for parents, revealing the importance of early intervention.
Jayne Lytel was a nationally syndicated columnist when, soon after his first birthday, her second son, Leo, wasn’t responding in ways his brother had at the same age. Leo was subsequently diagnosed with autism, a label she fought ferociously while at the same time immersing herself in a search for appropriate treatments. 