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Autism

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According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this rate, ASA estimates that the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade.

Basics of Autism

Take a course on the basics of autism. This online course from the Autism Society of America takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. At the end of the course you will be able to download a certificate of completion. It covers:

• Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Treatment Options
• Treatment Assistance
• Transition to Adulthood
• More Information and Resources

Resources

ACHAMP: Advocates for Children's Health Affected by Mercury Poisoning. National, non-partisan political action organization formed by parents in support of children with neurodevelopmental and communication disorders.
cite: a-champ.org

Autism One: A conference that provides education and information covering a variety of topics and concerns.
cite: autismone.org

Autism Research Institute: Research and information on autism and related disorders, and the epicenter of a rapidly growing movement that holds that autism can be treated effectively through intensive behavior modification and a variety of individualized biomedical treatments.
cite: autismwebsite.com

Autism Society of America: Increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact.
cite: autism-society.org

FAIR Autism Media: Foundation for Autism Information and Research, Inc. Informing the medical community and the public about the latest advances in research and biomedical and behavioral therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
cite: autismmedia.org

The Coalition for SafeMinds: 254 Trickum Creek Road, Tyrone, GA 30290, 404-934-0777
Sensible Action For Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders is a private nonprofit organization founded to investigate and raise awareness of the risks to infants and children of exposure to mercury from medical products, including thimerosal in vaccines. Safe Minds supports research on the potential harmful effects of mercury and thimerosal.
cite: safeminds.org

Generation Rescue: International Movement of Parent-Volunteers Helping More Than 10,000 Children Begin Biomedical Treatment.

"Our children are experiencing epidemics of ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, PDD-NOS, and Autism. We believe these neurological disorders ("NDs") are environmental illnesses caused by an overload of heavy metals, live viruses, and bacteria. Proper treatment of our children, known as "biomedical intervention", is leading to recovery for thousands."
generationrescue.org

Moms Against Mercury: 55 Carson's Trail, Leicester, NC 28748, 828-776-0082, news (at) momsagainstmercury.org or amy (at) momsagainstmercury.org
Business hours: 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday
Non profit located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. MAM is dedicated to raising awareness while educating the public of the dangerous use of Thimerosal, a mercury based preservative, used in vaccines and the flu shot.
cite: momsagainstmercury.org

National Autism Association: 1330 W. Schatz Lane, Nixa, MO 65714, 877-NAA-AUTISM, 877-622-2884
Educating and empowering families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.
cite: nationalautismassociation.org

No Mercury: Post Office Box 585, Carthage, Missouri 64836, (417) 358-2331, info@nomercury.org
Philanthropic based venture to educate policy makers, physicians and the public regarding the dangers associated with the use of Thimerosal, a mercury containing preservative used in vaccines. Mercury is a known toxin and is particularly dangerous to pregnant women, infants and children. We do not solicit funds nor do we accept donations. NoMercury does not manufacturer, sell, endorse or promote any products or services. It is a labor of love, in honor of our mercury poisoned child.
cite: nomercury.org

TACA: P.O. Box 12409, Newport Beach, CA 92658-2409.
Call If urgent please call 949-640-4401. Calls are returned during normal business hours.
Talk About Curing Autism provides information, resources, and support to families residing in California affected by autism.
cite: tacanow.org

Articles

Autistic Children Clinically Proven Mercury Poisoned:
Recent peer-reviewed scientific/medical studies by Nataf et al. (2006) and by Geier and Geier (2006) leave little doubt that many autistic children are indeed mercury poisoned. These studies utilized urinary porphyrin profile analysis (UPPA) to assess the body-burden and magnitude of physiological effects of mercury in children. [Complete article]
cite: medicalnewstoday.com
April 16, 2007

2 Moms Sought Own Answers:
Some specialists think autistic behavior can be attributed to environmental toxins
Jessica Johnsonm, The Post and Courier
April 15, 2007

Time to Get a Grip:
Does an environmental role in autism make sense? How do we decide? By Martha R. Herbert, M.D., Ph., Autism Society of America

Can Exposure to Environmental Toxicants Influence Autism Susceptibility?:
By Isaac N. Pessah, Ph.D., Autism Society of America