An Autism A.L.E.R.T. by TAAP

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An AUTISM A.L.E.R.T.Has been sent to Pediatricians this week by several organizations including the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics. We at the Autism Autoimmunity Project note with interest that at last these two organizations have recognized the enormity of the problem facing our Nation and are now reporting that 1 out of 6 children are diagnosed with a developmental disorder and or behavioral problem and that 1 in 166 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. For the complete text of the A.L.A.R.M. portion of the communication seehttp://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/screening/Autism%20downloads/AlarmFinal1.jpgFor the complete text of “Developmental Screening Guidelines for Children” see http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/screening/Autism%20downloads/AlarmFINAL-side%202.jpgAlternatively, go to http://www.medicalhomeinfo.orgIn the search window, type Autism and click to open.Click on the first document American Academy of Pediatrics National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children ...... Autism Spectrum Disorders ... Autism A.L.A.R.M. The following guidelines adapted from key policy statements of the AAP and American Academy of Neurology, were developed in order to establish standard practices ... http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/screening/autism.html - 18.2KB 58% 20 Jan 04 Under Autism Spectrum Disorders, you will find “NEW” blinking Click on Front and then on BackThe Autism Autoimmunity ProjectApril Oakes, President Raymond Gallup, Founder

DEFINITION * TREATMENT * PREVENTIONAutism is 1 in 150 children today, 1 in 68 families! TAAP (The Autism Autoimmunity Project) is a non profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research addressing immune and immunogenetic abnormalities in autism. Please visit our website for more information at http://www.AutismAutoimmunityProject.org and help us put an end to this silent epidemic!!! Know the Cause, FUND the Cure!