Topical Index of Defeat Autism Now!^TM Webcasts

Recovery is Possible Many children once diagnosed as autistic now exhibit only nuances of their former behaviors. Thanks to parents, dedicated physicians and research scientists, recovery is now a reality for a significant fraction of the population of children with autism. These presentations feature recovered children and their parents - including before and after videos from the Recovered Autistic Children Forum (Fall 2006 Seattle Defeat Autism Now! Conference).

Triggers of Autism Debate rages about the factors surrounding the increase in autism diagnoses - from 1 in 10,000 in 1987 to 1 in 150 today. These presentations provide a variety of perspectives about emerging trends suggesting autism may be triggered by any combination of genetic factors, impaired detoxification, oxidative stress, major disruptions in gut and immune system disfunction.

Vaccinations Between 1991 and 2002 scores of children received many times the EPA safe level for mercury exposure from vaccines preserved with thimerosal. These presentations focus on current vaccination trends, explores the role of vaccines in triggering autism, and alternative vaccination schedules.

Diets Dietary intervention is a cornerstone of a Defeat Autism Now! approach and there is convincing empirical evidence that special diets help autistic individuals. These presentations place emphasis on the question: which diet is right for my child?

Chelation Chelation is the process by which the body rids itself of toxic substances. Chelating agents help the body to remove the metals. A doctor needs to write a prescription and monitor the chelation. There are many different types of chelating agents available - oral, transdermal, IV, suppositories. These presentations offer clinician panel discussions of chelation strategies and explanations of the role chelation plays in recovery for some children.

Nutritional Supplements Children with autism consistently present significant deficiencies in a variety of nutrients. The primary goal of supplementation is to replace these with the goal of improving the immune system, enhancing executive function, and healing the gut for improved digestion. This series of presentations focuses on demystifying the chemistry behind supplements and developing sensible treatment strategies.

Viral and Immune Issues Many autistic children present elevated viral titers and clinicians and parents report positive improvements with natural and prescriptive anti-viral therapies. These presentations describe testing and treatment strategies for viral issues.

Naturopathic Treatments Naturopathic therapies are reported to be of benefit for some children. These presentations describe effective plant-based remedies for supporting healing and improved neurological function.

ABA and Other Therapies Advanced Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is an empirically proven treatment approach for autism. These presentations provide guidelines for developing effective ABA programs and feeding and pill swallowing techniques.>

Future Pregnancies Autism is a complex disorder with many contributing factors. These presentations focus on strategies for decreasing the risk for future pregnancies by protecting your family from known dangers like environmental toxins.

Environmental Toxins Emerging research continues to support a relationship between toxic chemicals in our environment and the development of autism as a result of tissue injury. This series of presentations provides insights about exposures from a variety of sources, including the environment and vaccines.

Biochemistry The scientific foundation underlying testing and treatments used by clinicians implementing a Defeat Autism Now! approach are rooted in biochemistry. These presentations offer professional level explanations on emerging science, research and investigational therapies.

Gut Pathology and Treatment The digestive tract is each child's primary interface with the environment and home to more than 70 percent of the immune system. These presentations examine the role of digestive injury in the development of autism and describe effective strategies for testing and treatment.

Methylation Evidence suggests autistic individuals have significant difficulties with metabolic biochemistry commonly referred to as methylation. These presentations examine the biochemistry that underlies the Defeat Autism Now! treatment approach.

Research These presentations include updates about emerging research - with perspectives aimed at an audience of parents and clinicians using a Defeat Autism Now! approach.