Autism

“I don’t want my child to be given any vaccines. Damn it, they cause autism!!” came the reply from a father of a newborn, upon being asked for consent to vaccinate, in the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami where I was doing a mini-residency in Neonatology. Being from India, where there is no concept of consent and people actually believe whatever the doctor says, the only thought that occurred

Funding is available for a three-year PhD studentship from October 2009, for a student interested in studying the development of autism in infants and/or children using the tools of developmental cognitive neuroscience. The successful candidate will be trained to conduct developmental research using event-related potentials (ERPs), eye-tracking technology, and clinical / behavioral assessments.

This beautiful blue quartz necklace is crafted in sterling silver and 18k gold. It’s designed by famed luxury jewelry designer Judith Ripka, and features a center blue quartz gemstone suspended within .o4 carats of dazzling diamonds. The clasp on the back is a finely crafted logo of the organization Autism Speaks, a puzzle piece symbol. All net proceeds benefit [...]

I have worked with many autist students, it is very interesting to work with students that have 'autist' labels. This experience is very valuable for me as i have only heard of  'autist labels' but never knew what it meant and what the symptoms are, therefore i was  afraid of autism thinking it was something to neglect.Once i started working with autist students i realized there was so much i ha

#1 Autism Advocacy Award - Conor's Smile, Joy and Happiness #2 Autism Advocacy Award - An ASNB Mug Given To Me By Fellow Parents, Friends and Officers of the Autism Society of New Brunswick. The Mug was given to me a couple of years back and, like me, shows the wear and tear of time. The Hulk was a nickname given by former ASNB President Lila Barry, who has been a force

In "Stem Cell Tourists" Go Abroad for Unproven Treatments National Geographic News reports on the growing numbers of Americans traveling abroad to seek stem cell treatment for a variety of conditions including Parkinson's, Diabetes, heart disease and emphysema. The NG article reports expert concerns about stem cell treatment being oversold as proven therapy rather than experimental,

Autism mother Cherie Peattie, who had previously enrolled her autistic son in the ACE Pathway Investigational Study, and was an enthusiastic supporter of the program and Dr. W. John Martin, is now disillusioned and is asking some tough questions about the heavily promoted "investigational" study. Cherie has started a blog site Cherie Autism Mom ( Cherie Peattie ) in which she describe

An interesting new study with that very title found its way into my inbox last month. I’ve taken awhile to blog about it whilst I read, re-read, re-re-read, re-re-re-read it (its 23 pages long – 28 with references) and swapped emails…

Well you know – except when there are: As Charlene Sawyer, a bespectacled young woman in jeans and pink Nikes, sings “Danny Boy,” they stand still. They don’t sip their beers or talk among themselves or puff on their cigarettes. They…

Facing Autism in New Brunswick did not make it to the second and final round of voting in the Best Health Blog Award for the Canadian Blog Awards 2008. It was an honor to be nominated. The health blogs in the final round are: Marijke: Nurse turned writer Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes Salted Lithium Ottawa Street Dental Weighty Matters It is interesting to note that 2 of the final candidates

AUTISM - Brigid Barry McKenna, MD BASICSDESCRIPTION• Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder of early childhood, characterized by - Severe impairment in effective social skills - Absent or impaired communication skills - Repetitive and/or stereotyped activities and interests, especially inanimate objects• System(s) Affected: Nervous• Synonym(s): Early infantile autism; Childhood auti

Over the last few months David Kirby has been talking about a new paper that would be forthcoming that would postulate a link between autism and vaccines via Mitochondrial disease. He claimed to have some inside knowledge of this due…

If you follow the CBC's irresponsible promotion of the joy of autism ideology (Rethinking Autism, Positively Autistic) you wouldn't know that autism disorders are actually mental disorders that mean very difficult lives for those with low functioning autistic disorder. In Australia an all too common example of autism reality is reported by Michelle Hoctor in Autism sufferer dealt a double blow

There’s a whole bunch of flat-earthers who insist despite all scientific evidence – both epidemiological and clinical – to the contrary that MMR causes autism. Jenny McCarthy for example. In the UK this belief started 10 years ago thanks to the pomposity…

Stoney Creek News reports that the Canadian "National" Autism Foundation was honored for its financial contribution to autism research at the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Donor Recognition Event last month. The CNAF was honored for a contribution of $12,000 to autism research which will fund research by noted autism researcher Dr. Peter Szatmari director of the Offord Centre for C

Facing Autism in New Brunswick has been honored with a nomination for a Canadian Blog Award in the Best Health Blog category. It really is, without any false modesty, an honor just to be nominated alongside the other excellent blogs in this category. There will be 2 rounds of voting. First round voting is under way. If you would like to vote you can do so at Canadian Health Awards Best

David Kirby has published, at the Age of Autism, a letter from an official in the Office of CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding in which it is stated that: While it is important to understand if autism is affecting any group of children disproportionately, it is also important to keep in mind that there are likely multiple causes of the autism spectrum of disorders. Most scientists agree that

Dr. James Neubrander, a physician, and Dr. Philip De Fina, a clinical neuropsychologist, of Woodbridge, N.J gave a lecture today on Staten Island in which they claimed that a hodgepodge of treatments - a combination of changes in diet, vitamin supplements, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and shots of methylcobalamin -- a form of vitamin B-12 -- has changed lives. As reported on silive.com the

Conor had a long weekend again, because of teacher interviews/teacher association council days at the end of last week. Such extended breaks from school are difficult for Conor who apparently has been deceived by nefarious ABA trickery into thinking that he actually enjoys the ABA based instruction he receives in school. Hence, the perfect attendance he achieved last year as Middle School.

Illinois is poised to become a North American autism treatment leader by requiring insurers to provide coverage, up to $36,000, for autism treatments. CBS2Chicago reports that the Illinois legislation has passed and is awaiting the signature of Governor Rod Blagojevich who applauded the passage of the legislation and who fought for it over the past year. Here in Canada we have a public

The DSM-IV-TR, the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, is currently undergoing revision and will ultimately be replaced by the DSM-V. The Report of the DSM-V Neurodevelopmental Disorders Work Group, Susan Swedo M.D., November 2008 lists various issues being examined by that group, many of which could

MARBLES, Markers of Autism Risk in Babies - Learning Early Signs, is a rarity. The study being conducted by UC Davis researcher Irva Hertz-Picciotto is looking at possible environmental triggers for autism. The Autism Knowledge Revolution advances almost daily with announcements of genetic studies and breakthroughs in understanding genetic causes or bases for autism spectrum disorders. But

The link between vaccines and autism has been a controversial issue for some time, but now doctors and researchers are looking at the environment as a possible cause. A friend passed along an article about autism linked to rainfall. It reports that children in the wet, northwest areas of the U.S. are more likely to have autism.read more

The general election in Canada has come and gone. And Canada's National Autism Crisis remains. Prime Minister Stephen Harper had no qualms about spending hundreds of millions of dollars on an unnecessary election. But still he can not even spend five cents on actually helping autistic children and adults in Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has done nothing to help autistic children

Science Daily reports on findings presented by Rene Anand, associate professor of pharmacology in Ohio State University’s College of Medicine and principal investigator of research presented today at the at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in Washington, D.C. The findings identified a relationship between two proteins in the brain that have links to both nicotine addiction and autism

Can Acupuncture Affect Autism? The ever increasing number of children diagnosed with autism has created a degree of alarm in the US and around the world. So far, doctors have failed to find a cure for this illness. Some parents and health practitioners have begun to experiment with alternative forms of treatment including acupuncture.Acupuncture is a holistic approach in treating and preventing ce

Daisy Of Love star Daisy De La Hoya with Corey and Susie Feldman at VH1's Classic Rock Autism Bowl Off. [source]

It is my great pleasure to release my latest website – Autism Myths. Its not a blog, its more like a collection of blog posts on very specific subjects regarding autism. Topics referenced so far are: The IOM Are Afraid to Look…

I am a "neutral" in autism's vaccine wars. I do not accept that a connection between autism and vaccines has been established by medical and scientific study. Nor do I believe that such a connection has been conclusively dis-proven by epidemiological study. I find it disconcerting that both camps in the autism-vaccine wars throw increasingly angry rhetoric, including cheap insults,

Dr Mike Fitzpatrick’s new book ‘Defeating Autism: A Damaging Delusion’ is now available (Amazon: UK, US, Canada). Just as I did for Paul Offit’s Autism’s False Prophets, I’ll give this a short review and a long review. The short review: Holy…

Parents spend hours watching their children playing with toys, but if your baby spins or rotates their toys excessively they may be displaying signs of autism, according to new research. The findings from the University of California Davis also found that children who stare intently at objects or viewed them from the corner of their eye [...] Related News:Could the rain be one of the causes of a

Here's some info on autism. I know there has been a lot of talk about autism, since Jenny Mccarthy and her son started finding cures and support groups. Her son is cured from autism, so maybe if you or someone you know needs help check them out.Autism Support Network Launches, Offers Free Online Support CommunityThousands around the world already connecting, sharing guidance and helpOctober 21, 20

ABC News Medical Unit, to its credit, reports on the Dangers of Autism in Autism in America: A Perilous Diagnosis. With so many major news organizations presenting dangerously misleading glorifications of Autistic Disorder and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and fresh on the CBC's irresponsible presentation of the "Positively Autistic" ideology, it is helpful to have ABC presen

Ontario is not the only Canadian province with lengthy waiting lists for ABA treatment for autistic children. Quebec, the home province of determined anti-ABA advocates Dr. Laurent Mottron, and his colleague Michelle Dawson, is also marked by lengthy waiting lists that frustrate the efforts of parents to seek evidence based, effective, ABA treatment for their autistic children. In Long waits

According to new research from the United States, living in an area that has high annual rainfall levels could place children at an increased risk of developing autism. Scientists from the Cornell University have identified a link between rainfall and the prevalence of autism which raises the question of whether the environment is triggering the disorder. During [...] Related News:Autism linked

Tuesday (which is today in some places already, tomorrow for others) is Election Day in the United States. One of the key powers of the U.S. President is the ability to nominate judges—including Supreme Court Justices. Take a look at the…

I’ve been meaning to write something on this for a while. This was a talk given at IMFAR this year (2008) by one of my favorite research groups—that of Prof. David Mandell. If you’ve listened in on IACC meetings you’ve heard him.…

Parents like Heather R understand that autism is not always Positively Autistic. Her son is one of autism's outcasts: “ I have a son who is 14 and severely autistic as well. I have had workers in my home with him for 2 years now. They told me it was supposed to be only until we could get him some help. He needs an assessment and a medication overhaul where he went completely out of hand and

Yesterday was a beautiful day in Fredericton so Dad and Conor hit the trail in the afternoon for a good hour and a half of walking fun ... and exercise. Conor's brother and Mom got organized for Halloween trick or treat visitors to our door. I thought a short walk and some fresh air would be nice right after supper and Conor was happy to provide some company. What started as a short walk

NIXA, Mo., Oct 31, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The latest advances in autism research, treatment and therapy will be presented during The National Autism Conference in Fort Lauderdale. The comprehensive four-day conference, hosted by the National Autism Association and sponsored by CARE Clinics, is scheduled for November 13 through 16 at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference

"The current AITP is a remarkable and thorough program that has been developed to an exceptional level of quality in the context of limited resources. The province-wide model is one that many other provinces should adopt, as it carries with it many cost-effective features. The curriculum content requires little modification". - Dr. Eric Larsson, of the Lovaas Institute, External Review

hampsona, or Aram, from Southern Oregon has posted on ireport an article by Julie Pippert featuring two Alaska Government operating budget documents. Aram has a seven year old autistic daughter and is concerned by Ms Pippert's report showing that Governor Palin, in one year, actually slashed spending for the department that provides services for children with severe disabling conditions,

A study in the United States has found a link between higher parental age and the likelihood of first born children of older parents developing autism. The study, Advanced Parental Age and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder, by Maureen S. Durkin, Matthew J. Maenner, Craig J. Newschaffer, Li-Ching Lee, Christopher M. Cunniff, Julie L. Daniels, Russell S. Kirby, Lewis Leavitt, Lisa Miller,

Even when Sarah Palin truly makes a concerted effort to "sound" intelligent she just doesn't have a clue and apparently she's too egocentric to listen. For those who compare Obama's limited experience to Palin's "executive" experience they forget one thing. I-N-T-E-L-L-I-G-E-N-C-E."Where does a lot of that earmark money end up anyway? […] You've heard about some of these pet projects they really

I wanted to share an interesting segment on Good Morning America with Dr. Timothy Johnson on autism. This is an excellent examination on various aspects of the autism spectrum; diagnosis, treatment options, stories from parents, professional advice and more. The more informed we are the better we can understand and help those with autism. ~Mary Here are the links: 10 Myths About Autism:

(HealthDay News) -- Hoping to dispel long-running concerns that autism is linked to the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR), researchers now say a new study shows the childhood vaccine does not raise that risk."We are certain that there's no link between autism and the MMR," Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, director of the Mailman School of Public Health Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University

In commenting on autism issues in the context of American politics I can only do so as an outsider, a Canadian with no vote, but keenly aware that American events can have a dramatic impact on Canada. I have followed American presidential elections closely since my grade 3 teacher put pictures of President John F. Kennedy on our classroom bulletin board and I remember hearing the horrific news

The New York Times has published in its print and online editions a lengthy piece by Melissa Fay Greene promoting DIR/Floortime. The article acknowledges to some extent the value of ABA as an autism intervention but implies that ABA is outdated and that DIR/Floortime is a new modern improved form of autism intervention. The usual cliches about ABA being rote learning are trotted out along with

It’s been nearly a year since the first autism/mitochondria case was conceded. The question of mitochondrial dysfunction and autism has evolved significantly in the minds of the public and insiders in that time. Shortly after the concession, Tom Powers, lead attorney…

So Denis Leary, one time comedian and currently insulting disabled children, has joined forces with that other prime idiot Micheal Savage to call autistic kids dumb: There is a huge boom in autism right now because inattentive mothers and competitive dads…

Another Autism Society New Brunswick AGM has come and gone. Turnout was low this year. But those who attended were very interested in autism in New Brunswick, asked good questions and offered valuable insights. The afternoon sped by quickly. Some scenes from the day: ASNB VP Lana Thomson (L) and President Tamara Downey (R) greeting people at the entrance. Tamara is also a nurse who was ready

Despite criticism from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Jenny McCarthy says she helped her son, Evan, recover from autism.?? The actress - who believes the MMR vaccine was to blame for her son’s diagnosis - says a strict no wheat-and-dairy-free diet has changed her son from a quiet little boy who used to flail his arms [...]

Become informed- talk to your doctor about  vaccinations and your children… I do not recommend anyone avoid vaccinations- simply make informed choices.  Evidence shows that vaccinations have great public health benefits but some children may be sensitive to added preservatives put in the vaccines. Fortunately, these preservatives are not required for the vaccine to work. Posted [...]

If you watched the U.S. presidential debates tonight, you heard the “A” word a few times. Yep, Autism. Senator McCain, who tripped up early in the campaign by giving credence to the thimerosal debate (and, yes, tripped up is accurate since…

Autism Society New Brunswick Annual General Meeting Saturday October 18, 2008, 1:30-4:30 Crown Plaza Fredericton The ASNB AGM will take place this Saturday October 18 2008 from 1:30 to 4:30 at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton. Harold Doherty will be speaking. Food and drinks will be served. autism

Autism or autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them. Autism can be a difficult condition to cope with but correct guidance and measures when effectively integrated can make life better for the child. Autism affects people with varying degrees and in [...]

The Autism Education Network is helping raise the voice of children with autism to help them be heard and increase and maximize their capabilities. Collectively these children and adults are working towards reforming the lives of children with autism and their rights to a free and appropriate public education. Technology has sanctioned these families with the power to voice opinions and make a cha

Tomorrow is decision day in Canada. Vote Autism Tomorrow. If you have not already voted and you want to cast your vote to support the development of a real National Autism Strategy in Canada please consider voting for the Liberal or NDP parties; whichever is strongest in your riding. The MPs of these two parties voted almost unanimously in support of Shawn Murphy's motion to amend the Canada

GazetteXtrA from Janesville Wisconsin features the Wisconsin Early Autism Project in Autism therapy providing results for local children. While anti-ABA advocates like Dr. Laurent Mottron and Michelle Dawson fight to prevent Canadian federal and provincial governments from funding ABA treatment for autism knowledgeable people, like those at the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), who have

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The smart voting campaign of the Vote for Environment is also helpful for autism voting. If you want a strong federal government role in funding autism treatment in New Brunswick you will not get that from the Conservative or Green Parties. The Conservatives oppose any serious federal role in funding autism treatment and the Green Party is not seriously involved with autism issues. Almost

If you want to vote for federal assistance in providing autism treatment in Canada vote against the Conservative in your riding. Vote for the NDP or Liberal, whichever is stronger, in your riding. A person's vote is an important matter. In casting that vote people generally consider a variety of facts, issues, platforms etc. My vote is heavily influenced by autism issues. I have already

Below is the video of the speech given by Wesley Romey at a recent Medicare for Autism NOW! rally. This, and other Medicare for Autism NOW! videos can be found at the Medicare for Autism Youtube channel. autism

If you listened to anti-ABA advocates like Michelle Dawson and Dr. Laurent Mottron you might erroneously think that ABA oppresses autistic children. These staunch opponents of ABA for autistic children, with little or no direct experience themselves with ABA as an autism treatment, have made representations to the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Senate in a continuing campaign to

I will not be voting Conservative in this election. Nor will I be voting Green. As the father of a son with Autistic Disorder, assessed with profound developmental delays, I am heavily influenced by party autism platforms and histories. The Conservative Party of Stephen Harper has made clear on many occasions that, while it governs, there will be no meaningful attempt by the federal

Bracebridge, Ontario Medicare for Autism Now! Rally Come and find out how you can make your vote count! When: Thursday, October 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: The Canadian Legion, 168 Muskoka Rd. S. Bracebridge, Ontario -for-autism-now-ontario-meet.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Nestor L. Lopez-Duran Ph.D., at Translating Autism, has posted a review of D Geier, J Kern, C Garver, J Adams, T Audhya, R Nataf, M Geier (2008). Biomarkers of environmental toxicity and susceptibility in autism☆ Journal of the Neurological Sciences DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2008.08.021. In Heavy metal toxicity and detoxification capacity in autism Lopez-Duran provides an objective, professional,

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that 1 in every 150 children has an autism spectrum disorder. But a report from the Vaccine Autoimmune Project puts the autism prevalence at 1 in every 67 children, based on Department of Education statistics.Even that report only includes children who qualify for special education services through the autism eligibility category, and therefore potential

Above: Dr. Laurent Mottron, Psychiatrist, High Functioning Autism Expert Below: Dr. M, Psychiatrist, CHRT Recognized Autism Expert, Identity Unknown I would like to commend and congratulate Michelle Dawson who has won her human rights complaint against Canada Post Corporation. The decision in her favor will be of assistance to other autistic Canadians facing discrimination on the basis of

Parents across North America have been fighting hard to help their autistic children overcome the deficits associated with their autism disorders. These parents, and I am one of them, find joy in their children and want to enhance their abilities to live as full a life as possible. But there are some misguided exceptions, who find joy in their children's autism disorders. The logic of the &quo

Medicare for Autism Now Society www.medicareforautismnow.org Medicare for Autism Now-BC Campaign Rally and Ontario Tour Vancouver, BC:- The Medicare for Autism Now Society today announced it will be holding a campaign rally on Saturday, October 4, 2008 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Eaglequest Golf and Country Club, 7778 - 152nd St. in Surrey. This rally is part of the society’s “Two

One of the most often asked questions from parents is to have an explanation of the difference between Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.So here’s a brief explanation of the two conditions and what the main differences are.Firstly Autism:Autism is a spectrum disorder - which basically means that the signs and the severity of symptoms can vary significantly in each person. It usually begins at an

October is Autism Awareness Month in Canada. On the federal level though it would be more accurate to refer to October as Autism Inaction Month. Neither the Liberals, when they governed, nor the current Harper Conservative regime have taken any serious action to address Canada's Autism Crisis. With one in 150 Canadians and their family members affected by an autism spectrum disorder our

Medicare for Autism Now! Rally Saturday, October 4th, 2008 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eaglequest Golf Club, 7778 – 152nd St., Surrey, BC, V3S 3M4 Why should I attend? • Despite a decade of lobbying, collaborating and litigating – autism treatment is still excluded from our universal health care system. Canadian families from BC to Newfoundland and everywhere in between are still bankrupti

OMRDD Takes Part in United Nations World Focus on Autism NEW YORK, NY (09/26/2008; 1506)(readMedia)-- Representatives from the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) marked the opening of the 63rd United Nations General Assembly in collaboration with an international call to attention to the global concern of autism. OMRDD’s Executive

The Epoch Times in Parents Lobby Swing Ridings in Autism Fight by Joan Delaney features the Medicare for Autism NOW! Two Percent Solution campaign for autism coverage in Medicare. The article includes commentary by Senator Jim Munson, Medicare for Autism NOW! activists Louise Witt and Beverley Sharpe, and humble parent advocate Harold Doherty from New Brunswick. autism

Writing autism research paper needs the proper attention of writer. Writer should be able systemize the data when writing Research paper on autism. Writer should be clear in his findings, thought and ideas. Understanding the idea is the only way one can develop and organize a quality Research paper on autism. If you are not [...]

Jonathan Howard has helped raise awareness for autism with his run across Canada. He has met with political leaders of all levels and parties. Some of those he met with are genuine in seeking to help autistic children and adults and their families. Some are not. Stephen Harper is not. The Harper government did nothing to help autistic children across Canada receive evidence based treatment

The importance of a realistic approach to autism is made clearer every time tragic news is received of an autistic child or adult wandering into danger, and sometimes death. We can have all the fine pseudo-intellectual discussions about labeling and the strengths enjoyed by some autistic people. But we must not, as some would have us do, embrace autism as a joy and ignore the harsh realities

There is a federal election underway in Canada but autistic children and adults and their families are not included. NONE of the leaders of Canada's federal parties will commit to taking any real action to help. Not one. Conservative leader Stephen Harper and his party continue their longstanding and total neglect and lack of concern for autistic children and adults in Canada. NDP leader

The Liberal Party of Canada recognizes the challenges that autistic Canadians face, as well as those affected by autism. That is why we had invested $16.2 million in autism research grants, which funded 32 separate projects. Although the delivery of health care services falls under provincial and territorial jurisdiction, a Liberal government would be open to discussions with the provinces

Ms. Elizabeth May Leader of the Green Party of Canada Dear Ms May Re: Autism and the Green Party I am the father of a 12 year old boy diagnosed with autistic disorder. The Center for Disease Control in the United States estimates that 1 in 150 children have, or will be diagnosed with, an autism spectrum disorder. This neurological disorder seriously restricts the lives of those who bear

There are some who believe, contrary to common sense, that one should find joy in neurological disorders like autism. Some of these advocates of neuro-nonsense also argue that there are no differences in functioning levels for persons with autism spectrum disorders. One of the most inane beliefs of some these pseudo-intellectuals is that the use of labels which distinguish different autism

Republican Presidential candidate John McCain honored Facing Autism in New Brunswick with a visit today. Well, I understand the Senator is not a big internet user, and he has other things to do, so it was probably a junior staffer. Still it was interesting to receive a visit from the McCain campaign to this humble Canadian blog. The campaign was interested in my comment Governor Palin As A

A U.S. government agency has dropped plans for a study of chelation, a potential treatment for autism. The National Institute of Mental Health said in a statement that the study of the treatment has been abandoned. The agency decided the money would be better used testing other potential therapies for autism and related disorders. Chelation removes heavy metals from the body and is used to treat l

The non-partisan efforts of the Medicare For Autism Now Campaign are featured in a Sun Media article on C-Health. The article includes comments from long time autism activists Louise Witt of Surrey, British Columbia and Andrew Kavchak of Ottawa, Ontario. Both Louise and Andrew stress the non-partisan nature of the campaign. Candidates from two political parties are also featured as supporting

CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- A government agency has dropped plans for a study of a controversial treatment for autism that critics had called an unethical experiment on children.The National Institute of Mental Health said in a statement Wednesday that the study of the treatment -- called chelation -- has been abandoned. The agency decided the money would be better used testing other potential thera

The National Institute of Mental Health has decided to drop a planned study of chelation as an autism treatment study. The AP reports that the NIMH issued a statement saying the money would be better used testing other potential therapies for autism and related disorders. autism

A resident of Vancouver Quadra received the following reply from Vancouver Quadra Conservative candidate Deborah Meredith after she expressed her concern about Ms Meredith's refusal to meet with Medicare For Autism Now representatives DURING the election campaign: "What I said is that if I am elected I will meet with you. If not, it is a waste of time for both of us. Make sure what you pu

The following document was forwarded by members of Medicare For Autism Now who received it from the New Democratic Party on behalf of NDP leader Jack Layton: Jack's Response on Autism First, both NDP MP Peter Stoffer and myself have challenged the federal government for not providing funding in its last budget to help families with autistic children. I fully recognize that families with

Brian Storseth MP Westlock-St. Paul 4401 50th Street St. Paul, Alberta Telephone: (780) 614-6440 Fax: (780) 645-6817 Storseth.B@parl.gc.ca Dear Mr. Storseth On August 27, 2008 I emailed you in response to a Member of Parliament mail out I received from you concerning the Conservative Party. That mail out was an obvious attempt to exploit fear of crime for political purposes.

Hon. Jack Layton 221 Broadview Avenue , Suite 100 (Main Office) Toronto, Ontario Dear Mr. Layton When my son was diagnosed with an autism disorder 10 years ago the Center for Disease Control in the United States estimated that 1 in 500 persons would be diagnosed with an autism disorder. For the past two years the CDC has estimated that 1 in 150 people are on the autism spectrum of disorders.

Deborah Meredith, Conservative Candidate, Vancouver Quadra has no time to discuss issues affecting autistic children and adults. She is too busy trying to get elected to waste her time talking to an autism advocacy group in BC until AFTER the election as shown in this response to a group who had sought an interview with Ms Meredith: "If elected I would be happy to meet with you to talk ab

The New York Times reports on a US government study which finds that the "newer" atypical antipsychotic medicines prescribed for schizophrenia in children and adolescents are no more effective than older, less expensive drugs and are more likely to cause some harmful side effects. The study is expected to be published online on The American Journal of Psychiatry. Serious side effects o

There is some lively discussion amongst people who don’t like Paul Offit’s, “Autism’s False Prophets“. Many of the complaints are from people who haven’t read the book. But, hey, we can all admit that just given the title and the…

YvesVilleneuve an Independent candidate for Parliament in the Nickel Belt, Ontario riding says he would support amending the Canada Health Act to require funding of autism treatment: I would definitely support legislation to amend the Canada Health Act to force the funding for Autism treatment. I would certainly personally introduce this legislation in the House of Commons and keep

Medicare for Autism Now! Rally Saturday, October 4th, 2008 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eaglequest Golf Club, 7778 – 152nd St., Surrey, BC, V3S 3M4 Why should I attend? · Despite a decade of lobbying, collaborating and litigating – autism treatment is still excluded from our universal health care system. Canadian families from BC to Newfoundland and everywhere in between ar