November,
2006. Mirror Neuron theory of autism is the cover article of
Scientific American. Click here
to view article.
March 11, 2006 -
Bird Flu spreads to Western Europe, likely to enter North America, U.S.
this year. Click here
to view article.
March 10, 2006 - New Study of Data shows Decline of Autism Linked to
Removal of Mercury from Vaccines. Click here
to view article.
May, 2005 - Autism researchers from around the United States gathered
in Chicago to present their findings at the Autism One Conference.
Click here to view article.
April 19, 2005 -
New research findings published in Newsweek and Science News indicate
that autistic children have a lower level of the anti-oxidant,
Gluthathione, a critical component of detoxification of heavy
metals. Click here to
view article.
October, 2004 - Autism Coach Immunization polls results show that
about 70% of parents believe immunizations triggered their children's
autism. Click here to
view poll results.
September 2003 -
New brain research with important implications for autism treatment is
provided in a special issue of Scientific American. See my
article, New Brain Research, for a summary of this research, and how
this information could be used in autism treatment.
April 2003 - Autism
Coach receives a 5 star rating from About.com, guide to autism, Adelle
Jameson Tilton. Reviews four Topologika software titles offered by
Autism Coach.
April 2003 - 1 in 4 U.S. families with children in the public schools
have a child who receives special services under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act. Proposed changes to to IDEA have
passed the House of Representatives are coming to a vote in the
Senate.
February 2003 -
Gifted and disabled - a compilation of recent research into the brain
provides insights into the nature of autism.
October 2002 -
Study indicates Carnosine supplement shown to be effective in the
treatment of autism.
June, 2002 -
Checklist developed to diagnose autism in toddlers by researchers in
England.
February, 2002—New
research by Dr. Phillip Teitelbaum of the University of Florida into
early detection of autism in infants.
August, 2001—A theory proposed by John Martin, M.D., Ph.D. that many autistic children have acquired a stealth virus hidden in
vaccinations.
June, 2001 - Dr. Mary Megson’s protocol of Cod Liver oil and the
prescription drug, Bethanechol.
May, 2001—Biology of Autism conference in which
international researchers presented their findings.