 |
Autism: It's not "speaking", It's Practically Screaming!
Author: Angela L. Smith  | Posted: 10-01-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 8 | Rating: (65)  (?) 
Have you noticed those Ad Council announcements on TV lately...the ones about autism? While many facets of the campaign seem disconcerting (we'll get to that in a moment), its numbers are accurate: one child out of every 166 is now diagnosed with autism, up from 1 in 10,000 just over a decade ago.
With stats like that hitting us so hard, even parents with normal, healthy children (like myself) wonder what this unprecedented surge in cases means, and why it is happening.
However, parents of autistic children started asking tough questions years ago.
A visit to the Centers for Disease Control's website to look for answers to those tough questions doesn't yield much help.
Moreover, the site's FAQ page for autism seems to dodge and duck those questions instead of answering them. What is unsettling is that the CDC appears wishy-washy on the subject of increasing cases, and practically denies that the surge in autism cases has anything at all to do with vaccines.
And who is collaborating with the Ad Council on the above-mentioned PSA project, called "Autism Speaks"? Why, it's none other than their big-brother-in-government, the CDC.
How ironic, given the proverbial duct tape that seems to being placed over the mouths of the concerned.
I picked up a local paper, The Jackson Sun, a couple of Sundays ago, and read about the Hazelhurst family. The oldest of the couples' two children, seven-year-old Yates, was diagnosed with autism shortly after his first birthday.
The Hazlehursts have filed a lawsuit, alleging that the vaccinations Yates received after his first year of life caused a gastrointestinal condition and his autism, according to the Sun. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Charlotte, N.C. agreed to hear the family's claim, which was also filed on behalf of 5000 other families.
The Hazelhursts were fortunate that Yates' father, Rolf (who is an attorney), documented the first year of Yates' life with new-dad fervor. The "proud papa" videos made excellent fodder for the family's case. That video documentation made the Hazelhursts the ideal to family to represent the other plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Videos of Yates' infancy show a healthy, brighter-than-average baby. He made eye contact. He said several words like "please" and "thank you" before age one, and was videoed jabbering into a pretend phone while riding in the back of his cousins' toy car.
Yates changed drastically, however, immediately after receiving the MMR, Hib, Hepatitis B and Prevnar vaccination in February 2001.
His mother, Angela, says in the Sun interview, ""Three days past his vaccine, at his birthday, he's dazed," Angela said. "Twelve days after, he had a red, bumpy rash. We didn't recognize it as a reaction. A month after that, in the bathtub, I'm saying, 'Yates, Yates' and he won't look at us anymore."
Yates was diagnosed with autism.
On the flip-side, Angela Hazelhurst, Yates' mom, said she wanted to clarify her stance on vaccines: "I'm not a mom who's against all vaccinations....but the rise in autism cases has parents worried about what to do," she said.
Do our kids really have heavy metal poisoning? Is it vaccines?
According to the Florida-based watchdog group K.N.O.W. Vaccines, the mercury-containing MMR was added to the vaccine schedule in the late '70s. In 1988, the mercury-containing HIB vaccine was added. Mercury-containing Hepatitis B for newborns was added in the early 1990s. Children receive all these vaccines, plus mercury-containing DTP, in three to four doses during the first year and a half of their fragile lives, and the vaccines are usually administered simultaneously (multiple mercury-containing vaccines on the same day).
It makes one wonder, at what point does a child's immunity reach a saturation point for toxic chemicals in the body? The body will try to process mercury. When it can't get rid of the excess, it travels to the brain where it clings to tissue in the cerebellum (the part of the brain affecting movement and balance), and in other parts of the brain that control emotional processing and the sorting and storage of information.
The vaccine/autism theory gains even more credence when the disease characteristics for both autism and mercury poisoning are compared: sound and touch-sensitivity, inability or difficulty understanding abstract ideas and symbols, clumsiness, rocking back and forth, speech and hearing problems, self-injury, social isolation, gastrointestinal problems...you get the idea.
Many doctors who treat autistic children seem to be aware of the mercury/heavy metal issue in relation to the disease. This is why chelators, substances that remove heavy metals, have become a popular alternative treatment; albeit one that is gaining wide-stream acceptance as well.
Recently, a different kind of chelator was patented, called liquid zeolite. A study is currently being conducted using the liquid mineral, and remarkable anecdotal results have been recorded.
Zeolites could be called "super-chelators", in that they are extremely efficient in removing heavy metals from the body. Zeolite is formed when lava meets ocean water, and it has been used in Asia for hundreds of years as a treatment for overall good health. The unique honey-comb shape of the mineral traps toxins and other wastes from the body and safely removes them, without stripping the body of vital nutrients and minerals.
In one testimonial, available to read online, a little boy named Lucas recovers completely from autism.
Lucas' family had spent $300,000 over three years, and he improved somewhat, having progressed from extremely severe autism to mild autism. But after seven weeks on liquid zeolite at 45 drops per day (5 drops, 9 times per day), combined with several complementary treatments, most of Lucas's autism symptoms just vanished. (The full report can be read at zeolitesource dot com.)
Lucas' pediatrician and the general traditional medical establishment had ignored the fact that he had over six times the toxic level of mercury in his system. And that same pediatrician called Lucas' parents "bleeping morons" for implying that his toxicity levels had any connection to his autism.
At last report, Lucas was a normal, healthy little boy with no signs of autism.
The name, by the way, of the CDC's "autism awareness" program is "Learn The Signs; Act Early". What kind of lame, contrite slogan is that? Any parent with more than noodles for brains would know when something is wrong with their child, and they'd act upon it immediately. The CDC's program almost seems to imply that citizens need the government to tell us what is happening to our kids, and not to worry because they're doing something about it.
As long as the CDC refuses to see the link between autism and vaccines, sugar-coated public service announcements will do no good.
Rate this Article:
Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/autism-its-not-quotspeakingquot-its-practically-screaming-301150.html
|
Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free! |
|
Related Articles
Zeolite Product May be Autism's Last Stand
By: Angela L. Smith | 10/01/2008 | Health
What does a family do when they are struggling with this devastating condition? They keep searching and digging for the answers and the truth. This article reports on the amazing effects that liquid zeolite has had on patients with autism.
A Conservative Vaccine Schedule for Concerned Parents
By: Christie Pinheiro | 24/04/2007 | Alternative Medicine
I decided to do some research on vaccines and the risks to my newborn. It was difficult to understand why my old vaccine record from 1974 had only seven vaccine stamps on it, but my pediatrician wanted to give my newborn over 40 vaccines over the course of the next four years.
Natural Cellular Defense: Your First Line of Defense Against “Body Burdenâ€
By: Paula Rothstein | 21/01/2006 | Health
DETOXIFICATION is necessary for you to regain your health and to overcome or prevent disease. However this is only half the solution. REBUILDING a weakened system is the other half, it requires the correct nutrients, minerals, foods and supplements.
Learn and Understand the Basic Autism Symptoms
By: Groshan Fabiola | 06/10/2006 | Health
Autism is a condition that affects perception, attention, interaction with others, thought, and many other vital abilities. Unfortunately, because we know so little about how the brain
Diagnosing Autism
By: Groshan Fabiola | 28/01/2007 | Health
Autism is usually diagnosed around the age of three when an abnormal development of the child is noticed. An early diagnose is essential for the future medical care as well as for the outcome of the parents.
Causes and Diagnosis of Autism
By: Groshan Fabiola | 07/03/2007 | Health
Autism is the most characteristic condition of the autistic spectrum disorders and is defined by impaired social interaction, obsessive and narrow interests, repetitive actions and difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication.
Can Adults Be Diagnosed With Autism Later In Life?
By: Rachel Evans | 07/04/2007 | Health
Autism has been around for many years as specific condition but hasn't always well understood by the medical community and for some people their condition has been misdiagnosed. Though the classic form of autism is something that is often quite obvious in a child, there are high functioning autism types...
Autism Cured? Whitney's Story
By: Cheri Florance, Ph.D. | 07/05/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
The mother in me struggled against the doctor in me when considering -whether to share my family’s traumatic experience with the world or let it be a closed chapter. This was particularly so as the topic was unpleasant to Whitney. The mother wanted to protect my child and honor his wishes but what of the other mothers who were enduring this challenge?
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment options
By: mindy | 17-07-2008
My 4 year old son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.His behavior gets out of control quit a bit. Is there any kind of treatments to help calm him down? He also was diagnosed with adhd which makes him bounce off the walls. The doctor gave me clonidine, but it puts him to sleep most of the time and told me there is nothing else they can do except do these short term treatment sesions and that might help. Is there other things that might help clear his mind so he can be like other little kids?
Hi i will be taking my new puppy home a week today ...
By: parv | 14-07-2008
hi i will be taking my new puppy home a week today but im concerned as i currently have a cat who is an outdoor cat will they be okay around each other until my puppy has had his injections?
Both of my teenage daughters received the vaccine ...
By: Brxtech | 11-07-2008
Both of my teenage daughters received the vaccine last year. My older daughter has complained of being tired a lot and of having muscle weakness. I have taken her to the doctor several times in the last year. They tested her twice for mono, strep, and also did a routine blood count to check for other issues. What can I do to see if this is related to the vaccine? It scares me to think that her symptoms could become worse?
Tetnus shot
By: amyj | 02-07-2008
how long will a tetnus shot be sore? I had a shot on Monday and it is still extreemly sore, I have a knot at the injection site, is is raised red and hot to touch, and hurts really really bad. No other symthoms,
Financial need for child with Autism
By: les | 21-06-2008
Does anyone know of any speech therapist or speech therapy businesses that offer free funding for children with autism in Atlanta, GA?
Hyperactivity
By: Leximomma03 | 08-06-2008
My child is in the spectrum of autism and to calm her down i have heard giving them chocolate covered coffee beans would help, is this true?
Q&A Powered by: 
More from Angela L. Smith
Study Finds Nurses Exposed to Dangerous Toxin Levels
By: Angela L. Smith | 11/01/2008 | Health
A recent study, sponsored by the Environmental Working Group, The ANA, and the University of Maryland, showed that nurses and other hands-on healthcare workers have dangerous levels of toxins, radiation, and drug residue, which led to higher cancer and birth defect rates.
The Unholy Trinity: Asthma, Allergies, & Eczema
By: Angela L. Smith | 10/01/2008 | Health
Yes, something else can be done to help a child (or an adult) who is suffering from this dastardly trio of symptoms. Your allergist has good intentions, but what do you do when all of the nose sprays, inhalers, and eczema creams in the world aren't enough? You look for other routes, and here it is:
"purple Pill Hell"? Get Some Real Relief!
By: Angela L. Smith | 10/01/2008 | Health
A drug for this, a drug for that. One particular pill, used to treat acid reflux and GERD, has tremendous side effects, and can be expensive. Have you heard about this all-new, natural treatment, that not only could cure your tummy troubles, but is also a useful supplement for treating other diseases and conditions?
National Geographic Exposes Just How Toxic We are
By: Angela L. Smith | 10/01/2008 | Health
Wow...that's all I can say about how I felt after I read this shocking expose'. The author that wrote the Geographic story is in many ways, a lot like the rest of us....and he tested positive for toxins that can cause cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a number of other diseases and conditions. The verdict? If he's so toxic, how about the rest of us?
Drug Companies Don't Want This Product Out There!
By: Angela L. Smith | 10/01/2008 | Health
A powerful new supplement has burst onto the scene in the past couple of years. Its ancient formula has been around since the formation of the earth. Anectodal evidence, as well as scientific evidence, points toward a medical miracle. It's called liquid zeolite!
Zeolite Product May be Autism's Last Stand
By: Angela L. Smith | 10/01/2008 | Health
What does a family do when they are struggling with this devastating condition? They keep searching and digging for the answers and the truth. This article reports on the amazing effects that liquid zeolite has had on patients with autism.
|
|
Health 
