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New Warning About Everyday Poison Linked to Alzheimer’s, ADHD, and Autism

News Elf — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:49:06 +0000

Dr. David Ayoub is a radiologist and a physician, and has become a specialist on the additives and preservatives used in vaccines. He was a presenter at the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) Conference in Washington D.C. last year.

Here he discusses the practice of using aluminum as an adjuvant, and why he believes aluminum may be far more toxic than thimerosal in vaccines.

Dr Mercola’s Comments

Dr. Ayoub was, as many of you are, very concerned about mercury (thimerosal) in vaccines for a number of years, and attended a number of autism conferences that featured physicians who were highlighting the dangers of mercury.

However, a few personal encounters heightened his interest in another toxic metal frequently used in vaccines, namely aluminum.

Parents of autistic children kept pointing out the fact that their children’s heavy metal toxicity profiles showed high amounts of aluminum, and they wanted to know what that meant.

Secondly, a well respected nutritionist who deals with industrial aluminum toxicity showed him toxicity profiles of middle school children who had ADHD. In his estimate, 90 percent of the children in one particular school had developed ADHD during the course of a single year, and their toxicity profiles showed massive amounts of aluminum.

In addition, he did a pilot study with Dr. Usman, who treats autism with biomedicine, and when he evaluated the aluminum burden of these autistic children, he found that high percentage of them also had very high aluminum burdens.

All of these events led him to look deeper into the aluminum issue, which we discuss at length in this interview.

Why is Aluminum Used in Vaccines?

Mercury (thimerosal) exposure has declined significantly since it was eliminated from the single-dose vials of most childhood vaccines, yet autism rates have continued to skyrocket. This has led many to assume that mercury isn’t a problem, and anyone questioning the safety of vaccines is considered to be a hysterical wingnut.

However, while mercury use has decreased, the use of aluminum additives has increased!

Aluminum, like any other adjuvant, is added to the vaccine in order to boost the host’s immune response to the antigen. The antigen is what your body responds to and makes antibodies against (the virus being injected). By boosting your body’s immune response, the vaccine manufacturer can use a smaller amount of antigen, which makes production less expensive.

Interestingly enough, according to Dr. Ayoub, even our modern medical literature admits that how this happens exactly is still a mystery. And it’s not a consistent finding. He mentions a couple of studies on the more recent HPV vaccine, which found that the aluminum adjuvant had no effect at all on the immune response…

So, although aluminum is frequently added to vaccines for this particular purpose, no one knows with any degree of confidence that it actually makes a more effective vaccine.

Is Aluminum a Heavy Metal?

Aluminum is by many considered to be a heavy metal. However, based on the Periodic Table, it’s just shy of a heavy metal. So it’s called a “light metal.”

But regardless of its precise classification, aluminum is in the metal grouping, and it’s a common compound.

You will find aluminum in the earth’s crust, and in air, soil and water. However, although aluminum is a common, “natural” substance, it’s important to realize that it has absolutely no biological role inside your body.

In fact, we already know that aluminum is a poison.

Which Vaccines Contain Aluminum?

Many vaccines contain aluminum, including:

* Hepatitis A
* Hepatitis B
* DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
* Hib vaccine
* Pneumococcal vaccine
* Gardasil (HPV vaccine)

This is NOT an all-inclusive list, however. Your best bet is to read through the package insert of each vaccine in question.

You can find a comprehensive list of approved vaccines on the FDA’s website, with links to each package insert.

The amount of aluminum in each vaccine will vary. However, according to Dr. Ayoub, it’s important to realize that the toxicity is not entirely dependent on dose, but also on how it’s distributed in your body.

For example, a small dose released rapidly from the injection site into your body can cause a rapid rise in blood aluminum levels. So a small dose released quickly may be much more toxic than a large dose that ends up staying longer in the tissue at the injection site.

The variables of personal differences and differences in how the injection is given are too numerous to count, and they may play a role in how toxic a shot ends up being once injected into your body.

How Much Aluminum is Your Child Getting Through Vaccines?

Dr. Ayoub has identified one vaccine in particular as being one of the absolute worst in terms of aluminum content – Pediatrix. It’s a combination vaccine, which contains 850 mcg of elemental aluminum.

The average aluminum content per vaccine ranges between 200 to 400 mcg. Others contain less, such as Prevnar, which has 125 mcg of aluminum.

Adding to the problem, however, is the fact that many children end up receiving multiple vaccines at a time. In effect, children are getting concentrations of aluminum that are 10 to 20 times higher than mercury.

Based on the number of vaccines given, children today are receiving 17 shots that contain aluminum, compared to four vaccines in the 1970s into the mid-80s. According to Dr. Ayoub’s calculations, the milligram dose of aluminum received has more than doubled in that time.

This can have significant implications, as aluminum is not only toxic in and of itself, but it also impairs your body’s ability to excrete mercury, and it impairs glutathione synthesis. As a consequence, aluminum will make whatever amount of mercury you have in your system even more toxic.

Remember, you and your children are exposed to mercury from other sources as well, not just vaccines. Fish and amalgam dental fillings are two major sources of mercury exposure as well.

Problems with the Legal Limits on Aluminum

In the U.S., the FDA sets the guidelines for what and how much aluminum is allowed in vaccines. According to the FDA, the maximum amount of allowable elemental aluminum is 850 mcg per vaccine.

Clearly, it makes a major difference if this amount is injected into a small infant or an adult, but the FDA makes no distinction to that effect.

In fact, when Dr. Ayoub dug deeper into the FDA regulations on aluminum, he discovered that the limitation of 850 mcg per vaccine is based on the effectiveness of the adjuvant role of aluminum and has nothing to do with limitations based on safety whatsoever!

Shocking?

Yes! But not surprising, at this point.

However, it may be wise to keep this fact in mind, as those who argue that the amounts of aluminum in vaccines is a “legally safe dose” are really just citing a regulatory guideline that is based solely on the efficacy of the vaccine, and NOT based on any safety data whatsoever.

Approach to Treatment and Prevention of Aluminum Toxicity

1) Avoid/minimize exposures

* Test drinking water with and without filter
* Avoid cooking with aluminum utensils/pans
* Never store food in contact with aluminum
* Use non aluminum baking soda, deodorant, toothpaste
* Avoid aluminum-containing vaccines, or separate multiple aluminum- containing vaccines by 2-4 weeks, only take single formulas/shots
* Avoid drinks in aluminum pouches/cans, especially if they contain citrates/ascorbates which enhance aluminum absorption
* Take vitamin C and fruit juices on an empty stomach
* Minimize exposure to calcium carbonate-containing medicines

2) Testing for body levels

Blood aluminum only useful in cases of large, acute exposures (i.e., acute vaccine reaction) for chronic exposures: hair analysis, post-provocative (EDTA or DFO) urine metals, urinary porphyrin testing

3) Treatment of deleterious actions of chronic aluminum exposure maintain normal serum vitamin D levels

* Melatonin has powerful antioxidant properties and is particularly depleted from aluminum exposure
* Curcumin
* Supplements or foods that dirve the methylation process (methionine cycle), i.e., B6, B12, folic acid, folinic acid, etc
* Natural chelation like cilantro pr supplements or foods that drive

Medial Chelation:

Calcium disodium EDTA pulls lead and aluminum. It is also contaminated with aluminum, as many calcium-containing products are. Oral dose is easiest but rectal suppository is available.

(Detoxamin) and may have the added benefit of low absorption of the aluminum contaminant that requires iron-transport system found mostly in small bowel as opposed to the rectum. Intravenous EDTA can be used by healthcare professional.

Medical chelation has been performed for many years using deferoxamine (DFO). This is a potent chelator for iron and aluminum and has been used mostly by nephrologists in treating aluminum toxicity from oral phosphate binders once used in patients with chronic renal failure. This is potent enough to reverse severe acute neurotoxicity from aluminum poisoning but has potential serious side effects and can only be used by a physician..

Learn More About the Health Implications of Aluminum!

I strongly urge you to listen to the interview with Dr. Ayoub in its entirely to learn more about the dangers of this common vaccine adjuvant. Clearly, aluminum stands poised to take over mercury as one of the worst offenders against health.

Achieving Self-control with Autism

News Elf — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:19:50 +0000

Self-discipline is a skill that most autistic children have trouble acquiring. This includes not only inappropriate outbursts, but also habits that can be potentially dangerous, such as being aggressive towards others or causing harm to themselves, such as banging their heads off walls. To prevent these and other behaviors, one technique parents and educators can use to control autistic tendencies is self-management. Giving the child power over him- or herself is often the key to keeping control over violent situations and may be a positive step towards learning other behaviors as well.

Self-management works because the child is no longer fully controlled by others. By teaching self-management during specific times of day, such as while the child is at school or therapy, the child will be more likely to continue to practicing self-control during all times of the day. The key is to implement a program in which he or she monitors his or her own behavior and activities. Begin with short amounts of time, and continue to monitor the child from a more passive standpoint. Every ten to fifteen minutes remind the child that he or she is in control and needs to monitor and be aware of good and bad behavior.

This monitoring is a form of self-evaluation. When a child is in control, he or she may think more closely about behavior in the past and present. Set clear goals with the child-for example, an afternoon with no aggression towards others or a day at school with no self-injury. Every fifteen minutes ask the child how he or she is doing. Is the goal being met? If the answer is no, perhaps the child is not ready for self-management, or perhaps the goals are too unattainable. You want to make sure that the goals are easy to reach at first, and then move the child towards more difficult goals in the future. When a child is successful at self-monitoring, he or she will have a more positive attitude towards the experience.

Of course, an important part of self-management is a rewards system. Have the child come up with his or her own reward, depending on interest. Reinforcement will make these good behavior goals more clearly marked in the child’s mind, and by choosing and rewarding him- or herself, the child will feel completely in control of the self-management system. Choose simple rewards to start, such as smiley faces for every goal met and sad faces for every goal not met, and work up to a larger goal, such as a special activity or new toy when a certain amount of smiley faces has been attained.

These types of programs do not develop overnight, so it is important that you and the child have enough time to devote to a self-management experience. By reinforcing good behavior with rewards, as determined by the child instead of by an adult, he or she will be more likely to carry this on even when not participating in the program. If your autistic child is mature enough, this could be a good treatment program to try.

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Children With Autism & The Strain On Marriage

News Elf — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:28:52 +0000

Unfortunately, in our times, many marriages end in divorce or separation. This statistic is even higher when you mix in the autistic child. No matter how love and understanding, both of you, ask the child, the truth is that autism is a complex issue, and the load on the marriage is not uncommon.

Trying to remain positive about the situation in order to enjoy your marriage healthy, you and your husband to avoid marital problems and hopefully survive the difficult times to raise children with autism.

Why did you marry a husband or wife? This question can often focus on the good things in your marriage. Raising a child with autism is stressful, and so stressed, you tend to grab the other person for errors smaller. Instead of these bad qualities, take the time to come together as you like in the beginning of the relationship. This may at some time with their children. If you learn that your child is autistic, it is advantageous to you and your spouses are not only ?two people who meet your child. Grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers, baby sitters, or good people of your child’s life in the most intimate way possible. Thus, even with your partner as possible.

Working with your partner, to help your child, rather than fighting each other. E ‘may have different ideas about what to do in certain situations, willing to compromise and professional advice before making decisions is always caring for the child. By working together, to remind you that your child the best opportunities. Try to set aside time each week together as a family, especially if the parents or other primary health care.

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Heavy Metals: The Unseen Killers

News Elf — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:06:19 +0000

Some startling facts are coming to light and leaving most of us grasping for breath. Never has the incidence rate of Autism been so high.

Never has so many children been at risk.

And thanks to one company’s diligent work with liquid activated zeolites, never has it been so easy to help detox and remove heavy metals without chelation. It’s painless, oderless, tasteless. It’s never been so easy to get those that need it most to consume it.

Why It Matters if Jett Travolta Was Autistic

News Elf — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:08:25 +0000

Source: Kate Dailey
By Claudia Kalb

In the aftermath of his son Jett’s death, John Travolta told Bahamian police that Jett had autism. This according to police reports published by the National Enquirer (which, while not the most respected news source, have gotten scoops on big stories. They also pay their sources, which helps them obtain documents like these). If true, this admission marks a long-awaited moment.

Hollywood types and autism advocates had been speculating about Jett’s condition for years before the 16-year-old died in January. Critics accused the Travoltas, who are Scientologists, of denying their son’s condition and, possibly, denying him appropriate care. Many of them went as far as diagnosing Jett themselves. On one site, a user posted a YouTube clip of the Travolta family in the streets of Paris. Labeled, “Video proof of Jett Travolta’s autism,” the clip showed what the user claimed were tell-tale signs of autism, including the “100 Mile Look.” Despite all the chatter, the Travolta’s insisted that their son had Kawasaki Disease, an inflammation of the blood vessels. Even after his death, they never mentioned autism.

Why does it matter now? Over at Gawker, the commenters are decrying the site’s decision to publicize the news as an “in your face, Scientology!” kind of expose. Says commenter user_21938, “There are plenty of other opportunities to highlight the flaws and idiocy of Scientology. You can afford to leave the Travoltas alone.”

This alleged statement is important—but not because it exposes a supposed inconsistency in Travolta’s faith. The autism world is filled with controversies: over vaccines, over treatments, over diagnostic labels. The uproars cause infighting, the infighting stalls progress. If Jett was autistic, at least the Travolta hoopla—which consumed a significant amount of time and energy in certain circles of the autism world—can come to an end.

Consensus on Jett’s diagnosis could inspire some much-needed kindness and support in the autism world, for both the Travolta’s and for the entire autism community. Travolta also has star power, of course, and his acknowledgment, no matter how private, could help eliminate the rampaging stigma that too often accompanies the condition.

Something good should come out of Jett Travolta’s tragic death. In this case, a public acknowledgment of autism—along with the end of some nasty, speculative, counter-productive infighting—might just be it. It would raise awareness and put a face to the disorder: the face of a young man who was loved not for his diagnosis, but for who he was.

Autism In Cambodia, A Ray Of Hope

News Elf — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:46:10 +0000

Vetta’s life was hard from the start. As a mere infant he was abandoned on the streets of Cambodia. He was subsequently taken to an orphanage where he grew up lacking fundamental support. He became aggressive when something frustrated or angered him, erratic. He would bang his head, spin and twirl objects, and rock back and forth for comfort. Those caregivers in the orphanage, could not understand him, they would hit him, swear at him, call him crazy. Many things scared Vetta, other children, other people. He would push away from people, hide. To make matters worse, Vetta seemed unable, or unwilling to speak.

Vetta is not crazy, Vetta has autism. And in developing nations, developmental delays and neurological disorders such as autism are often significantly misunderstood. Those with such disabilities are some of the most marginalized and at-risk groups in Cambodia. Children such as Vetta, are often abandoned or, if not abandoned, hidden away in their homes without education, therapy or friends. Treated like animals.

But in a place like Cambodia, and in an environment of poverty, misunderstanding and such difficulty, there is nonetheless hope. This hope comes from a nonprofit institution called Hagar International which operates a facility called “House of Smiles.” Along with educational support, these children receive physical and occupational therapies, along with participating in cooperative programs designed to facilitate mainstreaming opportunities, such as the programs at the Takhmao School located just outside Phnom Penh where this school’s over 1500 students are “buddied up” with special needs peers.

For Vetta, the House of Smiles program and the therapy it provides him has taught him how to begin to speak, and he is becoming more independent and involved in the community. He smiles more, enjoys greater mobility, has learned to read and live with greater independence and dignity within the community.
For all those benefiting from this small nonprofit organization program, the goal is reintegration into society. Now 17 years old, Vetta continues his education and support with House of Smiles and has even found a foster family.

Hagar’s House of Smiles program, demonstrates that in developing nations, and impoverished financial circumstances, people’s lives are being changed for the better. Those once hidden away are being helped, integrated into society, and taught the skills that allow them to seek their own happiness.

Brian Field is the co-founder of the Autism Support Network and National Autism Examiner

Symposium Raises Awareness Of Specialists And Pediatricians About GI Disorders In Autism And Identifies Critical Areas For Further Study

News Elf — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:06:34 +0000

Autism Speaks, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) will host one of the largest gatherings of researchers, clinicians and pediatric specialists to better understand the gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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How to Detect Autism Early On In Life

News Elf — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:26:00 +0000

No parent wants to contemplate that their child may be suffering from autism, a devastating developmental disorder that is anticipated to affect more than one in 150 children in the United States. The affliction is thought to affect children from birth or the very first few months of life, and typically results in an abnormal development in the areas of language and communication, activities, and social interaction. Whilst there is no cure for autism, there are very many different therapies and procedures available to help mitigate its effects; early diagnosis is very important.

As it is often very difficult for parents to analyze the intricate behaviors of their newborn child, it is also extremely difficult to determine whether the child is autistic or not. As all aspects of behavior are still quite immature in babies, including the ability to communicate, to establish relationships and to be involved in normal day-to-day activities, it can take quite a bit of time to identify deviations from what is considered normal. There are also a wide variety of symptoms, other factors and possibly other illnesses present, further complicating the ability to diagnose. Unfortunately, if autism is present in a child with exceptional mental ability, unusual behaviors or other related abnormalities might easily be dismissed.

While there still isn’t any absolute cure for autism, its cause also remains completely unknown. Most specialists think that prenatal damage to the brain is the most probable cause. Also, some experts think that the condition isn’t actually present at birth, while others think that it’s caused by external factors, such as the introduction of certain chemicals during routine vaccinations.

The incredible importance of the early identification of autism can’t be over-stressed. Should behaviors deviate far from the normal pattern of development, treatment and adjustment may be difficult. Often, the child may resist any efforts to change their behavior. It is rather unusual to achieve a diagnosis of autism before the age of two years. Thus, many experts are calling for specialist training to be given to primary care workers and family doctors, to enable them to recognize signs at the earliest possible age. Parents, especially those with no other children, do not know what to expect and can often not judge whether or not the baby is developing “normally”.

Studies have shown that there are likely two distinct types of autistic infant. On the one hand, there is a very quiet and undemanding child and on the other hand a very troubled baby who cannot be pacified and exhibits tantrums and behavior outbursts. The child may show aggression, anger, or may kick or hit others or animals. Other behaviors may be displayed, such as banging heads, constantly rocking back and forth, or scratching at blankets. The child may be fascinated by shiny objects yet appear to be disinterested in the majority of regular stimulants – objects or people.

During a clinical study of 28 cases dealing with autistic symptoms in very young children, a 1990 study suggested that it is possible to recognize autism in infancy. In particular, three areas should be observed.

Gaze: the study suggests that the infant will exhibit an unusual quality of gaze with this condition. The autistic baby will gaze only briefly and out of the corner of its eye.

Hearing: the autistic child will very likely not be deaf, but will exhibit symptoms as if it were. Very loud noises usually cause no reaction, but repetitive or unusual, brief sounds may invoke a lot of interest. This is potentially tied to perception abnormalities.

Social Relationships: in general, young babies tend to exhibit a particular interest in play, whilst babies with autism may show a complete lack of interest in this area and may shy away from social interaction with others. The autistic infant will likely not be easily stimulated, have a short attention span or may not show an interest in playing baby games, enjoy interaction with others or engage in communication with peers; this may be the primary pointer for parents to consider.

Early intervention remains the key to help improve the long-term prospects for the suffering child. It is important that health professionals who specialize in pediatrics understand and observe the potential characteristics and help parents to accurately diagnose and plan for the future.

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Autistic Children and their Communication Skills

News Elf — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:13:33 +0000

Communication skills for autistic children differ from the norm, including their thinking process. Children with autism find words too busy, so it’s easier to retain information through pictures. Through remembrance of pictures, autistic children are able to understand others and express themselves.

Autistic children learn verbal language by converting text to pictures. While most people have a tendency to do tasks in order, individuals with autism have a radically different visual style of thinking. Therefore, the actual shapes of the pictures and the color of the pictures plays a crucial role in the way they’ll think and feel. Pictures help autistic children discover a vocabulary that’s much easier to express.

According to several studies, people with autism usually think visually because the section of the brain which deals with visual tasks is far more active. Also, the language and spatial areas in the cortical regions of the brain aren’t anywhere near as synchronized as other people who don’t have the disorder.

Visual thinking allows children with autism to compensate for spoken and written words. Because the brain of a child with autism functions differently, he or she can comprehend things through building detailed visuals and memorizing them. An autistic child takes concepts, which are sensory instead of being word based, and compartmentalizes them into small details to construct a complete picture.

In time, autistic children can learn abstract words and ideas through visual concepts, like pictures and objects. For example, if a particular stuffed animal makes a child happy, it would become their visual symbol for the word happy. Bright colors for pictures can stimulate brain activity in the thinking process of autistic children.

Autistic children usually find it much easier to express themselves within a highly structured environment. Because people with autism think visually, it’s important that they are taught using visuals, such as pictures, objects, line drawings, or symbols. Through spatial memory to pictures or objects, autistic individuals can associate the appropriate words and develop communication skills so they’re able to function in society.

For children with autism, a string of words or verbal instructions are learned through visual demonstration. For instance, the word “up” is easier to express in a picture of balloons in soft colors being lifted upward. Concrete visual methods, like flashcards and blocks in soft colors, are easier to retain among autistic children and help in teaching numbers and other concepts. Long verbal phrases need to be avoided or written down because autistic children have difficulty remembering a lot of steps or word sequences.

Research that compared the brain regions of people with autism to those without found that most people with autism excel in art and drawing. As such, autistic children do well with a color coded system that allows them to think through a remembrance of pictures. For example, an autistic child learns about what to do at an intersection by thinking of its concept. These thoughts are tiny color coded pictures of various types of intersections. When the situation arises, the mind gathers this information and presents it visually so the autistic child remembers what to do at an intersection.

Autistic children generally think in detailed pictures instead of words because it’s much easier for them to categorize and remember the information. By associating a noun to the color and shape of pictures or objects, the autistic child creates a spatial way of thinking that makes it easier for them to comprehend and communicate.

Discover Autism – A Wide Range Of Therapy Programs

News Elf — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:38:48 +0000

Unfortunately, an actual cure for autism, a disabling neurological disorder, has yet to be discovered. Affected children can grow up suffering from speech impairment, difficulties in social interaction, abnormal learning and an inability to enjoy many of life’s experiences which we all take for granted. It has been shown that early diagnosis and intervention can help to minimize the problem and therapies can give the unfortunate patient a certain measure of independence and show him or her how to cope.

There are quite a few options available within a broad range of top notch therapy programs. Treatment is very much dependent on an individual’s needs and most professionals agree that it is best started no later than the age of two. Occasionally, a variety of simultaneous treatments and programs will produce optimum results, but it should be understood that the condition usually requires treatment for the entire life of the patient, and because of this time scale, the caregiver should be as flexible as possible within the chosen approach.

In most instances, treatments and therapy programs can be split up into four separate domains – behavioral, supplemental, dietary and medical. Some of these represent established programs, whilst others are experimental and it is important to remember that there are a lot of avenues to explore as the chase for the definitive cure goes on.

Behavioral therapies deal with modification techniques, to assist the patient to gain job skills and to enable them to function in their environment. For instance, Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, covers the teaching of skill oriented activities. In this practice, patients are rewarded as they learn enjoyable skills, and as their behavioral skills continue to develop. This is a highly structured program, with intensive one-on-one interaction between a child and a therapist. This particular type of treatment is usually considered to be the most effective by experts, but many critics still feel that the approach is overly “robotic”, and that it doesn’t really encourage the child to be spontaneous while they’re trying to adapt to the world around them.

As opposed to applied behavior analysis, pivotal response therapy is considered to be more natural, taking place in a more relaxed environment, and supporters of this method believe that this approach can trigger a ripple effect to other behaviors, achieving a better all round result.

With supplemental therapies, it seems that many individuals with autism respond quite favorably to sensory stimulation. Patients are encouraged to hold objects with various textures or listen to music, for example. The Tomatis approach utilizes the playing of a loop of music, for several hours each and every day, in the hope of improving the child’s attention and concentration.

Language programs are of the utmost importance. Sometimes a program is introduced enabling patients to interact through the use of visual stimulants, such as pictures, enabling the child to communicate wants and needs through image exchange.

When it comes to dietary therapies, some professionals advocate that children with autism should be placed on special diets, basically casein or gluten free. Studies have shown that a high percentage of children with the affliction suffer from chronic gastrointestinal issues. Gluten, found in wheat products, and casein, found in milk products, are the culprits. Whilst this form of treatment calls for significant dietary control, many other experts caution against its’ effectiveness.

Medical treatments for autism include the use of vaccines and some more, particularly controversial therapies, including chelation, which involves the injection of a form of acid into the blood to remove or improve metabolic functioning. Others advocate the use of antidepressant drugs such as Prozac to treat certain behavior problems associated with autism, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or to help in controlling tantrums.

Autism is diagnosed in approximately one out of every 150 children. It is generally accepted that early diagnosis and intervention is crucial to enable the child to gain social skills, behavior skills and experience a release from isolation.

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How can we Fully Define The Difference Between Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome?

News Elf — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:38:25 +0000

At this point, many experts still disagree about a clear definition – the actual difference between autism and Asperger’s syndrome, which seems to be a matter of degree, mostly dealing with communication issues. Autism is known as a “spectrum” illness, as it has a wide variety of symptoms and associated conditions, the most common elements involve poor or impaired social skills, a very narrow interest range and sensory problems.

The majority of autistic patients display very rigid behavior with fairly limited imagination. Generally, autism is characterized by extremely limited verbal and non-verbal communication skills, along with a difficulty in understanding or comprehending normal social relationships. When presented with a social interaction situation, for instance, they might seem to be indifferent or they may utilize repetitive functions or comments as a way of dealing with the issue. Their listening skills are usually poor.

Basically, Asperger’s syndrome can be thought of as a less extreme form of autism. While the characteristics of the base illness remain, individuals with Asperger’s syndrome seem to be relatively good at expressing themselves, can have average or above-average IQ and will not always experience or display learning difficulties. As a result, it is often not possible to diagnose the syndrome until after the child is at least five years old. You may notice subtle signs, however, such as the tantrums daily routine, which is often a way for the Asperger’s child to exhibit serious frustration and can be far more noticeable and severe than if it were exhibited by a healthy child.

It’s important to remember that children with autism almost always suffer from severe communication difficulties, while individuals with Asperger’s syndrome are much better at communicating through speech, but they still find communicating in social situations to be quite difficult.

Some experts define Asperger’s syndrome as simply autism with a functioning language, whilst others believe that they are two distinct issues. Autism, they say, is a left brain illness, whilst Aspergers is an affliction of the right brain. It may be possible to help differentiate between the two by observing early communication skills. For example, monitor your child’s development each year and see whether he or she has the correct range of language at that age.

An Asperger child often becomes obsessed with things, and this can range from statistics to obscure or little known facts. As this obsessive behavior can sometimes take over control, it can lead to impaired development within the social arena. Many experts believe that children with autism can improve and take on the characteristics of children with Asperger’s syndrome and become virtually indistinguishable in comparison.

It is very important to conduct individual assessments and correctly diagnose your toddler, as there’s a very wide range of individual disorders within the overall spectrum. Some children might require very specialist care for extended periods of time, whilst others may successfully be integrated within a mainstream school. The debate will no doubt continue as experts try to more fully define the difference between autism and Asperger’s syndrome.

Autism Spectrum Disorder can be Diagnosed at a Very Early Age

News Elf — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:42:02 +0000

While quite a few children have delays in one developmental area or another, there are several specific signs that parents can attempt to identify as their child nears certain predetermined age milestones, as a fairly accurate means of correctly diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some areas to watch closely include motor skills, speech, spatial memory and repetitive behavior.

Within the first year of development a baby should be showing some activity, such as crawling and standing with some support. There is some communication, usually single words intertwined with baby babble. A one-year old generally interacts with others, like waving goodbye, grasping for something they want and other little gestures. Not all babies progress on the same time schedule, but some of the first signs of autism begin appearing at the end of the first year. They include a lack of eye contact or a blank look and stare, as well as certain repetitive behaviors, like rocking profusely.

Autism is often diagnosed around age two because that’s when most signs of the disorder become prevalent. Lack of eye contact and a lack of interest in others become more obvious. Any words which the toddler said previously are lost, and they stop pointing or using other forms of communication to indicate the things which they want. Other potential symptoms of autism include a lack of interest in creative or pretend playing and walking on their tips of their toes everywhere they go. Unusual behaviors also begin to occur, such as outbursts of hitting and banging heads repetitively. There could also be some difficulty in the toddler accepting potty training.

There are situations where a baby is progressing normally and then begins showing signs of autism. For instance, a child could suddenly stop talking or begin exhibiting unusual or repetitive behaviors. Evidence of autism characteristics can begin occurring between the ages of 2 and 4. During this time, any progress in development is generally lost and signs of autism become prevalent.

Between ages 2 and 5, a number of signs of autism develop, which enable parents and physicians to better diagnose autism spectrum disorder. For instance, the child has no interest in other children or people and instead becomes fixated with certain toys, games, or objects. They are not responding to vocabulary or any language skills and they work better when there is a routine or set order. When this routine is disturbed, anger often develops. At this age, an autistic child begins developing sensitivity to sounds, touch, and certain textures. As a result of sensitivity to smell and taste, they develop fussy eating habits. Children with early signs of autism are also unable to carry on a conversation, have a poor attention span and rarely make eye contact.

Often times, a child could show mild signs of autism that become more prevalent in pre-teen years. Young teens with autism sometimes have outbursts of laughter for no reason, or outbursts of crying without cause. These are referred to as self-stimulating outbursts.

Although there is no one test to diagnose autism, doctors rely on observing the child, developmental history and conversations with the parents. With early diagnosis and intervention, children showing signs of autism can get the therapy and treatment they need to ensure a better outcome as they grow older and enter adulthood.

Learn How to Know If Your Child Has Autism

News Elf — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:25:41 +0000

It is hard to read a magazine, newspaper or watch a television news show without some story about Autism. Autism is the leading disorder in the category of mentally challenging disorders effecting children today. Autism is usually described as a condition in children that causes developmental disorders; such as impaired communication skills, emotional detachment and excessive rigidity.

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There are two types of Autism, regressive and non regressive. Autism developing in children from about 18 months is known as Autism. When children begin losing language and other developmental skills that is Autism. Non regressive Autism is the type that occurs from birth. Fortunately today if your child has Autism you are no longer alone to suffer. There are numerous support groups and new treatments are found every day.

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First, if your child has Autism, his or her social and emotional developments are delayed. A child with Autism usually prefers to be by himself. Children with Autism usually consider people as objects rather then people.

Secondly, if a sight change in your childs schedule causes your child to go berserk it may be a sign of Autism. Autistic children do best with familiarity and sameness.

Next, if your child does not make eye contact with you and others this can be a sign of Autism. Autistic children seem as though they look right through people.

Lastly, if your child seems to be very fascinated with repetitive movements this can be a sign of Autism. Autistic children can sit for hours while waving an object and just sit there staring at it.

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Learn if Autism Causes Allergies or if Allergies Cause Autism Symptoms

News Elf — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:18 +0000

Lots of people, including adults and children, that have autism also have food allergies. Because just about all of the time, there is an abnormal condition in the child’s digestive system, the person gets food allergies. Since the digestive system runs abnormally, the immune system is also stricken. An allergic reaction happens from the body, because the immune system is unable to know the foods that haven’t been digested.

When the person can abstain from the food that has the possibility to cause allergies, this can be a management for autism. To make sure that food is totally digested, food enzymes can be given, as well. Studies on how treating the inflammation of the intestinal tract that has been finished in studies, have been shown to cease many food allergies. You can receive a good deal of transformation when you take this measure.

Since a person can get hold of the time to list the food that they eat, they can also help to avoid harmful allergies. A four-day rotation, is used by several to arrest food allergies. To allow this autism allergy scheme to work out, a person needs to eat as specific food one day every four days, and during the four day cycle, the food shouldn’t be repeated.

You have to check the person intimately, to make confident that the form of treatment is actually working or not. You need to also be aware that various people, can have reactions to different ingredients. Anaphylactic shock, as well as rashes on the body that are serious, and that are on various parts of the body, can come about when people have strong allergic reactions to food. A little headache or stomachache sometimes go on with other people. It is extremely important to look at everything that is occurring with the person. Check the skin, and look for red spots that seen on the cheeks, under the eyes, or inside the ears.

A diet log has to to be kept always for a person, so that food allergies are completely kept track of. When food is eaten everyday, it needs to be written down and paid attention to, so if an allergic reaction happens, you will know what could be causing it. Other tests require to also be done, like skin tests and blood exams, as well as close observation. Immediate Immune Response, and Delayed Immune Response are different blood tests that are several times more accurate than skin tests. You might make some observations that contradict the test’s result, which may surprise you.

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How To Handle Anger In The Teenage Years

News Elf — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:06:17 +0000

Teens with autism can sometimes be faced with behaviors – such as autism anger – which are beyond their control. Anger can occur in many forms but often takes the shape of violence or tantrums.

When it comes to handling uncontrolled anger, it is typically recommended that whenever possible, you should not look at the person, not talk to them, and not touch them (unless it is for your own or their safety). Essentially, do not add to their over stimulation and refrain from doing anything that might add fire to the flames. Many parents find that over time, angry outbursts are reduced when no one reacts to them.

Ignoring this kind of behavior will no doubt be hard at first. After all, when your child was little, anger was easier to control because you could either physically stop him or her from throwing the tantrum or distract them with a toy or favorite object. However, once your child has entered the teenage years, then he or she will be too big to deal with physically and bribery with a favorite object tends to be less effective. So unless he or she is breaking things, hurting others or themselves, it’s best to stay out of the way and let the anger wear off.

Autism anger in teens can be quite frightening. Behaviors can escalate to the point where others are at risk of being harmed. In fact, tantrum behaviors can even be seen as criminal in some cases, should the loss of control result in destroying possessions or hurting others.

The following steps are often recommended for parents who have teens who occasionally suffer from autism related anger outbursts. They should be used when and if applicable, and not necessarily in this order:

- Resist intervening – as was mentioned earlier, by remaining calm and out of the way the tantrum should fade much more quickly because it won’t have outside stimulation to spur it on.

- Ensure safety – make sure that you, your child, and anyone else in the area are safe. If your autistic teen is simply screaming, pounding their feet, and doing other similar activities, and if there is nobody else in the area, it’s usually best to simply leave the room or area and get yourself to a safe place. That way, you’re not only protecting yourself from harm, but you’re removing yourself altogether. Sometimes simply being alone is enough to have the teen calm down.

- Calming People – If there is an individual who you know can diffuse the situation or is usually able to calm your teen down, then you may wish to see if they’re available to help. They may not have to do anything, but simply their presence may be enough to instill calm. However, this technique only works if there is a calming person in your teen’s life. This is not always the case.

- Call for Help – If the situation doesn’t appear to be improving or if behaviors have become violent or out of control, then getting some outside help – paramedics, or even the police – may be the only solution. They will be able to support your efforts to have your teen calm down and help control any dangerous behaviors.

Autism anger can be an overwhelming experience for teenagers as they struggle with fluctuating hormones and fighting for their independence, but it can also be very upsetting for the parents.

It’s important that once you have the situation under control, you work through together the cause of the outburst in a calm and controlled way, without apportioning blame, so that should the scenario occur in the future steps can be taken to divert anger before the situation becomes heated.

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Spotlight on Autism Parents – Maintaining Balance in Your Other Relationships

News Elf — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:35:42 +0000

By Rachel Evans

Autism parents don’t have it easy. You are faced with many more challenges than parents of children without autism do. However, in all of the efforts you are making to take good care of your child, it’s easy to forget that you need to maintain a healthy balance within your other relationships and cope with your own situation and emotions.

Remember: the healthier you are emotionally and the better the condition of your social life, the more capable you will be to make the right decisions for your child and care for them to the best of your abilities.

Other relationships in your life are your support system and a vital part of how you meet your own personal needs. Never underestimate the value of connecting with people you care about. While it’s important to have time to yourself to process emotions, you shouldn’t overlook the need to get out and do fun things with your friends and family members.

The constant emotional roller coaster ride that only autism parents experience will become too much, if you aren’t at your healthiest emotional point.

To be emotionally healthy, you need to take care of yourself and that includes nourishing important relationships. This doesn’t mean making big statements; it can be something simple like watching the occasional movie with some friends – even if this means renting a movie and having your friends over to watch it once the kids have gone to bed. It could also be going out to a restaurant or heading to a family member or friend’s place for a meal.

Never overlook the importance of a phone call to a sympathetic ear where you have the opportunity to vent your frustrations and hear about the lives of other people, too.

Getting to know your neighbors can be a valuable social experience. This allows you to meet in the driveway or talk on the front porch when you cross paths. It can help you remain feeling connected with the world.

Remember that though you are a parent with an autistic child, your child is not the only important relationship in your life – even though it may be the most challenging, rewarding and time consuming.

Having friends and family who are emotionally close give you people with whom you can truly share your feelings. This can be a tremendous relief in itself. They are also usually the people with whom you spent your time before you had children. Try doing some of the activities you enjoyed before you became a parent and you’ll have “mini vacations” to look forward to and to enjoy on occasion.

This is not to say that you don’t enjoy the time you spend with your children. Nor is it suggesting that you should try to mimic the life that you had before becoming a parent. You should however, recognize that just because you have a child with autism, you needn’t give up everything you enjoy and all of the relationships that had been important in your life before becoming a parent.

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Autism Bill Gets Unanimous Senate Approval

News Elf — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:07:34 +0000

New Jersey is one step closer to becoming the 14th state in the nation to require health insurance companies to cover treatments for autism and other developmental disabilities.

Legislation (A-2238/S-1651) on the matter passed the full New Jersey Senate 35-0 on June 18 and now heads to the Assembly for votes to match changes made in the Senate.

An insurer would be required to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening and diagnosing autism or another developmental disability, according to a copy of the bill.

When the covered person’s diagnosis is autism or another developmental disability, the covered treatments are to include medically necessary occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy, as prescribed through a treatment plan and coverage to these therapies is not to be denied on the basis that the treatment is not restorative.

The maximum benefit for a covered person through 2011 is $36,000, the bill states.

Joseph J. Roberts Jr.

Assemblyman Joseph J. Roberts Jr. (D-Camden), one of the co-sponsors of the bill, said many New Jersey families are already “stretched to their financial edge.”

“But without health coverage for their loved ones, countless families with an autistic child are bankrupting themselves to give their child the potential for a brighter future,” said Roberts in a statement. “Autistic and disabled adults who have not received the proper treatment will leave our families, communities and state with new and more expensive challenges.”

A Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, based on research in 14 states found one in every 150 children is diagnosed with autism, with New Jersey having the highest rate in the country with one in every 94, according to Roberts’ office.

The bills other co-sponsors are Assemblyman Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Joan Voss (D-Bergen)

“Families that have a loved one with autism should not be expected to shoulder the financial hardships of this disorder alone,” Prieto said. “By requiring health insurers to cover therapies for autistic children early in their lives ensures they receive the treatments they most need when it will make the greatest impact – oftentimes these therapies represent a new lease on life for autistic children and their families.”

Autism and Fever

News Elf — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:24:19 +0000

Some parents have noted that during periods of fever, their children seem to have exhibited “less autistic” tendencies. There may be an explanation for this now as two doctors from Yeshiva University have published a study in the March 2009 Brain Research Reviews, that proposes autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may be the product of a dysregulated neuron bundle in the brain stem called the locus coeruleus-noradrenergic (LC-NA) system. Of further interest, is their observation that during episodes of fever some children with autism seemed to have improved behavior that then dissipated once the fever had subsided.

According to the study’s authors, Dominick P. Purpura, M.D., dean emeritus and distinguished professor of neuroscience at Einstein and Dr. Mark F. Mehler, M.D., chairman of neurology and director of the Institute for Brain Disorders and Neural Regeneration at Einstein, the LC-NA system is the only brain region involved both in controlling behavior and producing fever. This area of the brain is largely responsible for the production of noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter that induces our body’s “fight or flight” reaction. Noradrenaline is also a key for higher-order sensory processing of environmental stimuli, and facilitating the ability to focus one’s attention. Attention deficit disorder is frequently reported in those with autism.

The cause of this dysregulation of the LC-NA system is attributed broadly to genetic and epigenetic (chemical influencers of genomes) factors, environment and also maternal stress during pregnancy. On this last point, they cite a 2008 study, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders documenting a higher frequency of children with ASD born from mothers who had been exposed to topical storms and hurricanes mid-gestation.

While the study does not advocate inducing fever – which could be quite dangerous – they note that these findings may serve as the foundation for the development of new therapies targeting the LC-NA systems in such a way as to re-regulate how this area of the brain works. As Dr. Mehler notes, “We now have clues to the neurobiology, the genetics, and the epigenetics of autism. To move forward, we need to invest more money in basic science to look at the genome and the epigenome in a more focused way.”

Brian Field is the co-founder of the Autism Support Network

Chat with Stephen Lewis, creator of AIM, author, founder of EMC2 – Mar 15,2009

News Elf — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:00:00 +0000

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EMC² offers two scholarship programs. Children and adults with the frequency of Autism or the frequency of Down Syndrome may enroll in The AIM Program free of charge.

Stephen Lewis, founder of EMC² and Co-Author of the novel Sanctuary: The Path To Consciousness has been exploring energetic balancing for more than 25 years. His path began with an interest in oriental philosophy combined with German psychiatry, specifically the work of W. Reich who b

autism | downs syndrome | energetic healing | AIM | EMC2

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Video: Unraveling The Mysteries Of Autism

News Elf — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:25:40 +0000

This Video about unraveling the mystery of Autism is very educational and helpful in many ways. You hear from Doctors, about what the best treatments for Autism are. You hear from parents and feel their pain and joys as they share their experiences raising an Autistic family. You even hear from a young Autistic gentleman who shares his triumphs and victory’s with Autism. This is a must see video. Enjoy.

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Many children with autistic traits go unnoticed

News Elf — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:04:09 +0000

UK researchers studying a large population of children concluded that many children have a measurable lack of social and communication skills that is not severe enough to meet the clinical criteria for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), but can nevertheless affect their adjustment and behaviour at school. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Autistic traits ’spread widely’

News Elf — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:04:05 +0000

Many children have mild autistic “symptoms” which never get specialist attention, say UK researchers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

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Behind the headlines – testosterone linked to autism

News Elf — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:47:54 +0000

‘Behind the headlines’ is produced by the NHS Knowledge Service and provides an unbiased and evidence-based analysis of health stories that make the news. Health stories that make the headlines are analysed and presented with the following details: Where did the story come from? What kind of scientific study was this? What were the results of the study? What interpretations did the researchers draw from these results? What does the NHS Knowledge Service make of this study? (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)

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The screening of slc6a8 deficiency among estonian families with x-linked mental retardation

News Elf — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:56:20 +0000

Summary The urinary creatine:creatinine (Cr:Crn) ratio was measured in males from 49 families with a family history compatible with
X-linked mental retardation (XLMR) in order to estimate the prevalence of SLC6A8 deficiency in Estonia. We identified 11 boys from 9 families with an increased urinary Cr:Crn ratio (18%). In three related
boys, a hemizygous missense mutation (c.1271G>A; p.Gly424Asp) was identified. Their mother was heterozygous for the same mutation.
Although many missense mutations have been described, the p.Gly424Asp mutation has not been previously reported. The clinical
expression varied widely among affected males of this family. Patients 1 and 3 had relatively mild clinical expression (mild
mental retardation (MR) and attention deficit disorder), but p…

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Kaiser daily health policy report highlights recent budget news in maryland, utah

News Elf — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Summaries of recent news about proposed health care cuts in Maryland and Utah appear below. Maryland: Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) on Wednesday proposed reducing the state’s operating budget by 1.3% to $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2010 to close an estimated $2 billion budget shortfall, the Baltimore Sun reports (Smitherman, Baltimore Sun, 1/22). Cuts proposed in the budget would delay an expansion of Medicaid to more than 70,000 childless adults in the state (Wagner/Helderman, Washington Post, 1/22). State lawmakers approved a multi-phase Medicaid expansion in 2007, and about 25,000 state residents have enrolled in the program since the first phase of the expansion for low-income children and their parents (Witte, AP/The Capital, 1/16). Benefits for childless adults were scheduled to be extend…

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