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Age of Autism Contest: Free Nutritional Consult with Autism Help From Home

2009-11-07T20:40:25-05:00

We're pleased to provide a contest for a one hour phone consultation with Kathleen Reily of Autism Help at Home, a Certified Holistic Health Counselor and Nutrition Consultant with a degree in Natural Health Sciences. Leave a comment to enter....

Autism Research Institute on Chelation Therapy Studies for Individuals with Autism

2009-11-07T05:46:00-05:00

The Autism Research Institute calls for further investigations into the use of chelation therapy for individuals with autism SAN DIEGO, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two studies published by theSouthwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in the October issue of BMC Clinical...

Age of Autism Commenter of the Week Hopes Our Kids Die of Viral Diseases

2009-11-07T05:45:00-05:00

"Dr. Pissed" is our commenter of the week, on the Desiree Jennings Viral Video post and the winner of our Dr. Demento award. The award is not a T-shirt, but perhaps we could get our logo onto a product from...

Boston Globe Sends The Horse Boy Film to the Glue Factory

2009-11-07T05:44:00-05:00

No one wants to say that a movie about two parents’ wish to alleviate their son’s autism is a bad idea. But when that wish produces an arduous trek across Mongolia in search of a shaman and when the movie...

My Addiction

2009-11-07T05:43:00-05:00

By Cathy Jameson I have problems. They’re not going away. I’m an addict and I’ve been in denial for many years. I hide behind labels while retreating with internal pain. I’m trying to change but it’s something beyond my control....

Winner: Age of Autism Contest: Win Out of the Darkness by Daniel Faiella

2009-11-07T05:00:00-05:00

Autism Dad in PA is our winner of copy of "Out of the Darkness: The Faiella Family's Journey to Recover their Autistic Son” by Daniel Faiella. The contest is closed. J.B. Handley wrote this in the foreword: "You feel overwhelmed....

Autism. Protest.

2009-11-06T05:46:00-05:00

By Alison MacNeil On the days I can fit it in, I walk to keep my sanity. While I walk, I listen to all sorts of music. Lately, I’ve been listening to protest songs from the Civil Right’s Movement, things...

When Autism Behaviors Are Physical Pain

2009-11-06T05:45:00-05:00

By Libby Rupp When a child has a high fever or an oozy rash, doctors typically work to find the cause and end the problem. However, when a child is flapping or walking on their toes, the symptom is considered...

NFL Cheerleader Disabled by 2009 Flu Shot On Road to Recovery

2009-11-06T05:15:00-05:00

Ashburn, Virginia - November 5, 2009: After having her life turned upside down by a routine influenza shot, and discharged by three major hospitals after four visits - despite worsening symptoms - Desiree Jennings is finally making great strides in...

How Wired Magazine’s Amy Wallace Endangers Our Kids.

2009-11-05T05:50:00-05:00

Managing Editor's Note: Thank you to J.B. Handley for taking the time to review Wired Magazine's article in this meat and potatoes post. By J.B. Handley Wired Magazine’s recent cover story on autism, written by Amy Wallace, is titled “An...

CDC's Dr. Schuchat Said Nothing -- and That Says a Lot

2009-11-05T04:44:00-05:00

By Anne Dachel Last week I came across the video (Watch HERE) featuring an hour long panel discussion of the H1N1 flu pandemic from the University of Rochester, NY that was aired on Public Television Oct 8. Participants included Dr....

Disingenuous CDC Study Confirms Danger of Chicken-pox Vaccine

2009-11-05T00:15:00-05:00

By John Stone A newly published study co-authored by the US Centers for Disease Control into the effectiveness of chicken-pox vaccine states in conclusion: Varicella vaccine substantially decreases the risk of herpes zoster among vaccinated children and its widespread use...

Shelley Hendrix Reynolds on HuffPo: A Decade of Questioning Harm and the Autism Vaccine Connection.

2009-11-04T13:36:17-05:00

For over a decade, I've relentlessly searched for answers to the connections I believe exist between my son's autism and vaccines he received. Historically, autism has been considered a genetic condition so I am constantly told I just imagined things....

H1N1 Virus Found in US Hogs David Kirby Reports on HuffPo

2009-11-04T13:26:17-05:00

From David Kirby: On Monday, the USDA reported that pigs in a commercial swine herd at an Indiana factory farm had tested positive for novel H1N1 influenza virus. It was the first time that pigs raised for meat in the...

Dr. Nancy Snyderman: Danger! Married White Female!

2009-11-04T05:46:00-05:00

Managing Editor's Note: I added a little something at the end of this post for your enjoyment, my fellow dangerous types. Tell us in the comments why you're dangerous. ;) By Katie Wright That’s right! Last week Dr. Nancy held...

America (Catholic) Magazine on Autism Rates

2009-11-04T05:42:00-05:00

Managing Editor's Note: America, The National Catholic Weekly, ran a piece about autism recently. Teresa Conrick sent a letter to the editor in response. From the piece, ..."If an alarming increase in autism is indeed occurring in our homes, and...

Citizens Demanding Vaccination Choice Carry Chris Christie to NJ Governorship

2009-11-04T05:41:00-05:00

November 3, 2009, Middletown, NJ – In an unprecedented and historic move, Chris Christie put pen to paper last week and made an official campaign promise to citizens of New Jersey in support of vaccination choice. He further cemented his...

Irish Women Able to Receive Mercury Free H1N1 Vaccine

2009-11-04T05:39:00-05:00

Pregnant Irish women are being told they can opt for a mercury free H1N1 vaccine. American mother's to be are told something quite different by their docs. (See photo.) Read the full article from The Herald in Ireland HERE. ...Pregnant...

Generation Rescue Supports Desiree Jennings, Washington Redskin Cheerleader Disabled by Flu Shot

2009-11-03T19:59:13-05:00

Los Angeles, CA: The parents of Generation Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and reversing autism, wish to express their hope and prayers for the complete recovery of Desiree Jennings from the injuries she suffered after receiving a flu...

Short Notice IACC Conference Call Today: Changes to "When Should I be Concerned?"

2009-11-03T10:05:34-05:00

At the request of members of the IACC, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Scientific Workshop Panel 1 will be holding a conference call today from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET, Tuesday, November 3, 2009 to discuss the updating of...

Rat On a Hot Tin Plate: New Evidence Shows Ethyl Mercury from Vaccines Causes Abnormal Brain Development in Infants

2009-11-03T05:45:00-05:00

By Mark Blaxill As we enter the heart of flu season, industry pressure to rehabilitate thimerosal (the ethyl mercury-based vaccine preservative) has been escalating. Just last week, The Wall Street Journal ran an opinion piece blaming swine flu vaccine shortages...

Teri Arranga on The Boy Who Caught Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

2009-11-02T19:21:43-05:00

On the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel (HERE) Tuesday, November 3 12noon ET / 9am PT Autism One: A Conversation of Hope Host: Teri Arranga Saving Sammy: Curing the Boy Who Caught OCD with author Beth Alison Maloney What would...

Larry King Live Tonight on H1N1 Includes Guest Dr. Jay Gordon

2009-11-02T17:43:28-05:00

Read the transcript from CNN: HERE Nineteen children dead from the H1N1 virus last week alone! As the death toll rises, why some doctors are saying "no" to vaccinations! What you need to know to protect your loved ones --...

Desiree Jennings Vaccination Injury Video Goes Viral: Over 3,000,000 Views

2009-11-02T05:40:00-05:00

You may recall the story of the Washington Redskins Cheerleader Desiree Jennings, who was neurologically impaired following a seasonl flu vaccination.Take a look at this video now at Video Viral Chart, which has gone "viral" and had over 3,209,962 views,...

School Children Receiving H1N1 Vax without Parental Consent

2009-11-02T05:39:00-05:00

A child in Brooklyn, New York was given the H1N1 vaccination without her mother's written consent. There is such a thing as a a vaccine exemption (HERE). Even if you're completely in favor of H1N1 vaccination, it seems these school...

Follow Up To Dr. Diane Harper's Presentation on Gardasil at NVIC

2009-11-02T05:36:00-05:00

Dr. Diane Harper, lead researcher in the development of two human papilloma virus vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix, said the controversial drugs will do little to reduce cervical cancer rates and, even though they’re being recommended for girls as young as...

New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Christie Addresses Both Autism & Vaccination Choice

2009-11-01T20:18:03-05:00

Managing Editor's Note: Most of us do not reside in New Jersey, however, Louise Kuo Habakus of Life Health Choices sent us this letter from Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie, in which he addresses autism, vaccination choice and special needs...

NIH's Dr. Francis Collins Gives the Game Away on Autism.

2009-11-01T18:18:55-05:00

By John Stone In October, in an amended report of the fall-out of Story Landis affair (HERE) David Kirby threw in a remarkable piece of information at the end: that the new Director of the National Institutes of Health and...

Autism Awareness Week at Brandeis

2009-11-01T05:46:00-05:00

By Jake Crosby Autism Awareness Week will be held from November 9th to November 11th at Brandeis University,in Waltham Massachusetts. Numerous events will be held to raise awareness and funds for autism advocacy and research. Several exciting events will be...

Age of Autism Comment of the Week 10/31

2009-11-01T05:43:00-05:00

"The combined personalities of Doctors Snyd-Off-Ins" is our commenter of the week. Please email me at KimStagliano@gmail.com with your T-shirt size (M-XL) and mailing address. Congrats! Here's the comment from Dan Olmsted's Clueless in DC post: Why is it that...