AUTISM IS TREATABLE - RECOVERY
IS POSSIBLE
T (TOGETHER) I (IN) A (AUTISM).
T.I.A Was founded by Shauna Layton, the
mother of a child with Autism. We believe that Autism is a medical illness resulting from countless environmental
toxic exposures and the susceptibility of our genetic vulnerabilities, resulting in neurological / developmental damage that
strikes the normal development of the brain in areas of cognition, social interaction and communication skills. Not only are
there different labels for Autism, but the same label does make each child or adult identical in behavior, each person
is affected differently and to varying degrees. Every 1 in 150 children born in the U.S. will be diagnosed with Autism
in some form. It is estimated 1 million in the U.S. have this disorder. Note: this does NOT include: PDD, Asperger's and
other spectrum disorders. A new case of Autism is diagnosed nearly every 21 minutes. 68 children a day - 7 days a week
- that's 3 children every hour, 4:1 ratio of boys to girls, 1 in 98 boys . There are 24,000 new cases diagnosed in the
U.S. per year. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. today and the numbers make it the third
most common developmental disorder, this makes this illness more than childhood cancers, Down’s Syndrome, and Cerebral
Palsy – put together. There has been no study that has been directly linked a pure genetics basis for autism. Fastest
growing genetic disorders are approximately 1% per 100 years, autism is much greater. The claims of a purely genetic disorder
hold no truth. Autism affects other body organ systems besides the brain. Scientists suspect that an increasing amount of
environmental triggers coupled with genetic vulnerability could explain the dramatic increases in the rates of ASD around
the world. We believe these neurological disorders ("NDs") are simply environmental illnesses caused by an overload
of heavy metals, bacteria, and live viruses. We all have our own genetic vulnerabilities, our own toxic exposure's, that's
what differentiates one person from another. Our own toxic footprint and our own toxic tipping point. Autism IS treatable;
children ARE recovering. Recovery means any kind of improvement. Proper treatment of our children, known as "biomedical
intervention", is leading to recovery for thousands. There is no known, proven "cure" for autism or medical
detection treatment. Studies have shown that environmental toxins like pesticides and mercury cause autism. It also appears
that some children are born with a higher susceptibility to autism. Researchers are investigating problems during pregnancy
or delivery, a possible link to vaccinations, as well as environmental factors such as viral infections and exposure to environmental
chemicals. The cause of this epidemic of NDs is extremely controversial. If you look at the tripling of vaccines given to
children in the last 15 years (with unstudied ingredients like mercury, aluminum and live viruses); growing evidence also
suggests that maternal toxic load and prenatal vaccines, heavy metals like mercury in our air, toxic ingredients in our water,
pesticides; and the overuse of antibiotics are also a factor. Example: A research study by the University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio found a 61% increase in the autism rate for every 1,000 pounds of mercury released into the
environment from coal burning power stations. We
are among many organization's that support research on causative factors and treatment approaches for NDs, not just genetics.
In 1983, the Centers for Disease Control recommended a total of 10 vaccines for our children. In 2008, the CDC recommends
36, an increase of 260%. No studies have ever been done to compare neurological disorder rates of unvaccinated children
to vaccinated children. Various treatments may provide some children with relative relief, current research is limited due
to lack of available funds as it receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases.
The economic impact of autism is more than $100 billion in annual costs and expected to more than double in the next decade.
In ten years the annual costs are projected at 200-400 billion. It is estimated approximately 1 million in the U.S. have this
disorder. Keep in mind these numbers are never to date as they are at a fast increase. Despite these numbers, Autism receives
less funding from health and government sources at all levels. Help is particularly hard to find – health insurance
covers less than one-third of children with autism – most have no access to insurance coverage for any treatment. Any
state programs for treatment have waiting lists that are years long – an example: there are currently 17,000 people
on the waiting list for services with a wait of up to ten years in just the state of Indiana. We believe it is vitally
important that the government takes effective action to ensure that people with autism receive the treatment that they need.
A family with a child with autism will fund 3 to 5 million dollars of services throughout the lifetime of the child.
Upon her child's diagnosis she become overwhelmed by either the lack
of resources as in organizations, therapies, support groups, foundations etc. in the mid-west, particularly in the state of
Indiana (Wabash Valley). The closest resources were found in Indianapolis. These workshops, organizations, and therapies gave
a hunger and dire need to create something for everyone, anywhere, and on a broader spectrum. This
resource needed to be multifaceted where everyone's autism needs could not only be filled, but with ease. Since it's
inception in 2007 T.I.A has grown at a rapid pace reaching national recognition. We have been seen in People magazine and
recently an interview with Autism One Radio. We are known for providing a safe haven for you pre-to-post diagnosis. You find
yourself lost in a sea of papers and medical jargon. There is no road map... We are here to hold your hand. All
you have to do is come to our site and you will find direction. We are here to make life easier for allof the autism
community for FREE. Our one stop location provides information for the following: you suspect your child could have autism,
they have just been diagnosed, if you have been on this journey for years, or if you are just wanting to get educated. We
provide many support options via Internet. We are here to accommodate you and help make your life easier. We all need simplicity.
Events will be posted visually or by audio, so no one will miss out. Whatever option you choose to join in on, there is no
greater feeling than parents coming together with the same concerns and desire to educate themselves. We provide you
the ability to: share experiences, resources, useful information, ideas, questions, advice, support and lift eachother's
spirits and even share your frustrations. We help each other just simply by being there. Our mission is to spread the
word and let all parents know that there are many of us, and we are all here, lets help one another. "WE ARE TOGETHER
IN AUTISM."
*To find all of the services available in your state, go to page titled "U.S.
Diagnosis and Therapy locations and much more..." ... This is a link to a wonderful site "Autism Link."
You will find that this site includes locations for those who are needing to find a location to get a Diagnosis,
find Therapy Locations, Activities, Behavior, Biomedical intervent, Dentist (autism friendly), Disability Advocacy,
Early Intervention, Education, Government/State Age, Helpful Websites, Hyperbaric Treatment, Legal Services, Nutritional Counseling,
Other, Physician/Evaluator, Products/Stores, Research, Residential Facility, Respite/Childcare/Babysitting, Speech & Language,
Summer/ESY, Support Organization, Therapy Providers, Training/Seminars, Vaccine Awareness... It's all there. PLEASE BE SURE
TO JOIN OUR YAHOO GROUP TODAY... "JOIN
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ARE THERE YOU WILL SEE WHAT WE ARE UP TO, MAKE SURE THAT YOU REGISTER BY ENTERING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
TO OFFICIALLY JOIN. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL RECEIVE A FULL VERSION OF OUR NEWSLETTER AND YOU WILL
STAY UP TO DATE ON VALUABLE INFORMATION! GOD HAS BEEN BUSY BLESSING MANY LIVES. WE WANT
TO THANK YOU, THE PUBLIC, FOR THE ENORMOUS RESPONSE AND SUPPORT AND CONTACTS THAT ARE BEING MADE. THE LIGHT AT THE END OF
THE TUNNEL IS GETTING BRIGHTER.
Become A Frequent Viewer,
Whether you have a loved one that has just been diagnosed or have been on this journey for
years. You do not need to be a parent to get involved, friends and family members of loved ones with Autism are more than
welcome. Together we can build a better understanding and awareness of Autism around the globe and help each other in need.
We speed the process from diagnosis to being informed,
staying informed, raising awareness, connecting families, allowing them to share experiences and to help those with autism
thrive. We look forward to getting your responses, just
joining together will bless so many lives, most of our's are full of busy schedules and difficult tasks, lets give each
other some simplicity. Please stop at our message board, join our mailing list, join our yahoo group (read & post 24 hours a day) and join our 24 hour chat room, where we hold weekly online meetings Wednesday's @ 9 pm Eastern Standard time... _______________________________________________________________________________________________
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NEWS ALERT! CALL TO ACTION... Five
years after launching a campaign to discredit the work of Dr. Andrew Wakefield, freelance journalist Brian Deer and the Sunday
Times in the UK made additional allegations on Sunday, February 8, 2009, including three pages of articles, while offering
no new evidence re: Dr. Wakefield "fixing" research data. These allegations have no basis in fact and have been
fully addressed during Dr. Wakefield’s response to the GMC prosecution, now well into its second year. Together
In Autism join's
worldwide autism organizations in endorsing a petition calling for a formal enquiry into the activities of this freelance
journalist. Please go to http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/wakefield to view the full text of the petition and sign to show your support.
With many thanks,
T.I.A
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In September 2008, The Autism File expanded to North America with a US/Canada edition that was released for distribution
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The journal covers the many diverse aspects of autism from childhood through adulthood, including biomedical issues, educational
interventions and therapies, and advocacy and practical advice for daily life, in order to help children and families touched by autism worldwide. The
Autism File's Scientific and Editorial Advisory Boards are made up of leading autism experts and advocates from around
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For the past year the Autism
Research Institute has sponsored a puzzle piece campaign to honor the memory of Dr. Bernie Rimland. The puzzle pieces
sell for $1 each, and ARI's goal is to raise $1 million to fund biomedical research. Website: www.AutismPuzzlePieces.com
One-hundred percent of the proceeds from this campaign
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