• ** Summary of What Helped My Kids with Certain Issues
  Currently includes language [expressive and receptive], hand flapping, visual stims, "chicken skin" bumps on arms, lazy eye and green goopy eye discharge.

  ** Information on how to minimize risks with a new baby
  Includes a DAN powerpoint presentation, and one mother's experience.

  AutismOne 2004 Conference Notes and Presentations
  View notes and presentations online here.

  FAIR Autism Media
  From the site: "Welcome to F.A.I.R.'s Media Center. Here you will find excerpts of interviews we've conducted with many of the top researchers, clinicians and activists within the autism community."

  DAN Webcast
  Audio/video presentations of certain DAN conferences.

  Autism - An Overview of DAN! Findings on Causative Factors
  An overview from the Fall DAN! 2003 Conference, Portland, Oregon, October 3-5, 2003

  ICD-9 Coding Tools From Family Practice Management
  Lists of ICD-9 Codes

  Developmental Milestones
  A site giving information on typical developmental milestones from birth to age 18.

  Health Concerns Index
  Very good site giving information on natural remedies for specific health concerns.

  Nutritional Treatment of Mental Disorders
  A list of commonly diagnosed mental disorders and alternative methods, besides medication, to manage them.

  Health Insurance Tips
  From the site: "The purposes of this document/web link is to provide notes from our February 2004 TACA Costa Mesa Meeting on Health Insurance Tips and tricks."

  Scientific Foundations for Biomedical Intervention for Autism
  From the site: "There are many research studies that are consistent with and/or support the efficacy of the Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) approach. DAN! refers to a safe, biomedical approach to the treatment of autistic children and adults."

  Understanding Autism: The Physiological Basis and Biomedical Intervention Options of Autism Spectrum Disorders
  A lengthy PDF article by Dr. Bryan Jepson.

  A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Autism
  A lengthy article by Willis S. Langsford.

  ** Tax Information
  My page of tax information for special diets, education interventions, and other general tax information.

  Nutrition Facts and Calorie Counter
  NutritionData (ND) provides nutrition facts, Calorie counts, and nutrient data for all foods and recipes.

  Keeping Kids Healthy
  For infants through adults. Site includes Growth and Development Charts, Body Mass Index calculator, nutrition, safety, and other information.

  2000 CDC Growth Charts: United States
  From the site: "The growth charts consist of a series of percentile curves that illustrate the distribution of selected body measurements in U.S. children."

  Merck Manual: Body Weight Ranges
  Table for adult height/weight ratios.

  PDR Health
  Lots of information on health, diseases, rx medications, and OTC supplements.

  Parenting Naturally
  "Parenting the natural way."

  Kellymom.com: Breastfeeding and Parenting
  "Breastfeeding and Parenting"

  Find a Professional
  Referrals for alternative medicine practitioners.

  American Association of Naturopathic Medicine
  Find a doctor who practices naturopathic medicine.

  Holistic Pediatric Association
  From the site: "We encourage parents to trust their natural wisdom and make informed choices on behalf of their children. The HPA is committed to supporting parents who seek a healing model of health care, helping parents reduce the use of ineffective and harmful drug treatments, and empowering parents to build healthy bodies and spirits in their children."

  National Allergy Supply
  Products for allergy and asthma relief.

  Natural Therapies for Chronic Illness and Health Maintenance
  Good information on use of natural supplements for bird flu.

  Natural Therapies for Avian/Bird Flu
  Good information on use of natural supplements for bird flu.

  Skin Rashes
  A flow chart to help in diagnosing a skin rash.

  Liver Testing
  Information on liver testing, what do results for Phase I and Phase II mean, detoxification.

  Signs and Symptoms: Adrenal Fatigue vs. Low Thyroid Function
  A table to help determine adrenal and thyroid issues.

  Adrenal Support Recommendation Sheet
  Supplement support for adrenal issues.

  Thyroid Support Recommendation Sheet
  Supplement support for thyroid issues.

  Information on Adrenal Glands
  Lots of information on the adrenal glands.

  Diseases of the Nails
  Photos of fingernails and toenails, and information on what might be the cause.

  Nail Diseases
  Another site of photos and descriptions of possible causes.

  Nail Problems
  A description of nail problems and potential causes, no photos but otherwise good info.

  Detox and Liver Support
  A good site about the body's detox process and how to support the liver.

  Latex Allergy
  Article on latex allergy, which includes food and other issues to avoid also.

  Stained-Aged Teeth and Whitening
  Information on what can stain teeth.

  California Poison Control Handbook
  Lots of information on different poisons [including sun, food, chemical, insect, reptile, etc], how to avoid poisoning, what to do if you are poisoned, etc.

  Unsafe Home
  From the site: "Unsafe Home is a team of concerned individuals dedicated to educating the public, specifically parents and caregivers, about environmental toxins that affect children's health."

  Safe 2 Use
  From the site: "Environmentally and People Safe Products; Head Lice Help, About Pests, Nontoxic Schools, Pesticide Research...; There are always alternatives to pesticide/chemical based products."

  Nontoxic Pest Control
  From the site: "The Best Control 2 is a reference manual based on exhaustive research in the field of nontoxic pest control or IPM. This guide will teach you how to implement nontoxic alternatives to pesticides safely and easily by yourself. This information is provided as a free resource to encourage the spread of safe alternatives to chemical poisons, and thus reduce contamination to ourselves and pollution to our environment."

  Do It Yourself Pest Control
  From the site: "Welcome to Do-It Yourself Pest Control Inc., your best resource for pest control supplies for residential and commercial control of pests. Our expertly trained staff can advise you on your pest control needs. Within our site you will find links to insect identification, insect help pages, rodent identification, recommended measures, professional equipment, and information about professional strength products that you can use yourself."

  BioShield Paint
  From the site: "BioShield Paints are made from fewer than 250 chemical components and more than 98 percent of these chemicals are naturally derived from plant sources and minerals. Most of the ingredients in BioShield Paints have been used for centuries or more. We choose raw materials that are low in toxic substances, renewable and feature a low environmental footprint."

  AFM Safer Building and Maintenance Products
  From the site: "Whether you are an architect specifying materials for a fifty story building or a parent decorating a baby's room, AFM’s promise is the same: we strive to set the standard for the safest, most non-polluting products for your home, your health and the planet."

  Non-Toxic Interiors
  An interior designed wrote about her severely allergic child and what steps/products did not aggravate the child's issues.

  Organic Lawn Care
  Organic Lawn Care For the Cheap and Lazy

  Environmental Depot
  Environmentally friendly home building and cleaning products.

  SunPrecautions
  From the site: "A company dedicated to providing all-day medically accepted sun protection to sun sensitive and sun sensible people."

  ** Swimming Pool Chlorine Information
  My page of ideas to help your child if s/he has problems with pool chlorine.

  ** Insect Bite Prevention/Swelling/Itchiness Information
  My page of ideas to help your child if s/he has problems with insect bites.

  ** Air and Water Filter Information
  Information about toxins in our air and water, and ideas on filters to consider using for your house.

  Yahoo! Group: Autism Solutions
  From the site: "This group is open to anyone using bio-medical solutions to help autistic children. Topics discussed will include dietary intervention, (GFCF diet, SCD and LOD diets) mB12 spray/shots, supplementation,DAN Intervention. The Jill James Protocol,Autism and Genetics,Digestion and GI Scope,Anti-virals,Chelation,DMPS-td,DMSA,ALA,and Hybaric Oxygen Treatment(HBOT). Various therapy options are acceptable topics,ABA/VBA,RDI,AIT, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy. Plausible Causes of Autism, Environmental Impact, Recovery, Immunization Links to Autism and information for newly diagnosed children are also discussed. This forum is open to parents,relatives,clinical researchers, doctors and therapists or practitioners helping ASD children."

  Common Biomedical Terms and Abbreviations
  A page giving common definitions.

  United Buying Clubs
  A buying group for natural/organic foods and supplies.

  Associated Buyers
  From the site: "We are a small natural and specialty foods wholesale company, which serves the Northeast from our warehouse and offices in Southern New Hampshire."

GFCF [gluten-free casein-free] Diet

• GFCF Diet -- Gluten/Casein Free
  From the site: "Although parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades, there is now a growing body of research that shows that certain foods seem to be affecting the developing brains of some children and causing autistic behaviors. This is not because of allergies, but because many of these children are unable to properly break down certain proteins. Researchers in England, Norway, and at the University of Florida have found peptides (breakdown products of proteins) with opiate activity in the urine of a high percentage of autistic children. Opiates are drugs, like morphine, which affect brain function. The two main offenders seem to be gluten (the protein in wheat, oats, rye and barley) and casein (milk protein.)" This is a comprehensive site on implementing the gfcf diet for autistic children.

  TACA GFCF Diet Information site
  A great site with lots of information on this diet.

  10 Weeks to the GFCF Diet
  From the site: "Suggested GFCF dietary CALENDAR: Because the GFCF diet can be overwhelming if tackled all at once the following is a suggestion of planning in the elimination of gluten and casein in stages. The idea is to create a feeling of success and less frustration. If you feel confident enough to move quicker than the proposed calendar then do so. . .after the second week. Very important to not eliminate gluten and casein at the same time so take the time to remove the casein first."

  ** Ideas for gfcf school lunches
  Question: I need ideas for gfcf foods I can give my son to bring to school for his lunches.

  Lunchbox Ideas for the GFCF Diet
  More great ideas for lunches.

  GFCF School Supplies
  From the site: "Make up a large plastic container labeled with your kid's name and fill it with the following GFCF supplies. Include a copy of the list so that teachers can check off the item when they run out of something and return the list to you."

  GFCF for Teachers
  From the site: "Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet Questions for Teachers & Aides"

  Gluten-Free Snack and Candy List
  A good page of information on gluten-free [celiac] foods and school supplies, letters to teacher, etc.

  IEP Tips for Children on Yeast Free/Wheat Free/Milk Free Diets
  From the site: "This handout was created by Lori Kornblum, a Wisconsin Attorney who is the parent of an adolescent with autism."

  GFCF School Lunch law
  Must Schools Provide Casein and Gluten-free Foods if Parents Request It?

  Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Programs
  USDA Guide for School Food Service Staff, 59 pages PDF file.

  GFCF Passover Guide
  A book you can purchase about gfcf Passover foods.

  ** Ideas for gfcf infant formula and g-tubes
  Non-medical information on how to feed your child gfcf if he is on formula or uses a g-tube.

  The NoMilk Page
  For lactose intolerance, milk allergy, and casein intolerance.

  Eating without Casein
  From the site: "Eating Without Casein: A Practical Primer for People with Allergies to Milk"

  Celiac Disease / Gluten Intolerance
  From the site: "The Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet Support Page has provided information and support for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance since 1995, including important gluten-free and wheat-free diet resources. The purpose of this site is to provide people who have celiac disease or gluten intolerance, and are not aware of it, with a means of figuring out what their problem is, and to help those who know they have it lead more comfortable and healthy lives." This is a comprehensive site on celiac disease.

  GFLinks.com -- The Gluten-Free Page
  Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance Web Sites

  Guide to Gluten Grains
  A good discussion of exactly what is considered "gluten".

  Celiac Sprue Assoc: Grains and Flours Glossary
  From the site: "This list is intended to be an aid in choosing and enjoying gluten-free foods. Self-management of one’s diet requires awareness of foods’ content by label reading; awareness of foods’ contact with gluten-containing grains; and awareness of foods’ contamination by such grains in storage or preparation. Research on the relationship of celiac disease and food items is still limited."

  Celiac Sprue Assoc: Flour Formulas [substitutions]
  From the site: "Mix these flour formulas in the proportions given and use them to substitute cup for cup for all-purpose wheat flour. Enjoy!"

  ** Gluten Ataxia
  Information on gluten ataxia, which can be mis-diagnosed as mild cerebral palsy.

  Gliadin Intolerance Rapid Test Kit
  From the site: "Optimum Health Resource Laboratories has introduced to the US a simple, unique and revolutionary finger-stick rapid test kit designed to detect the antibodies associated with Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance."

  Autism NDI - Autism Network for Dietary Intervention
  From the site: "Providing Help And Support For Families Using A Gluten & Casein Free Diet In The Treatment Of Autism And Related Developmental Disabilities."

  Collected Net Articles of Kalle Reichelt, M.D.
  Dr. Kalle Reichelt is a pediatric medical doctor from Norway. This site collects together articles Dr. Reichelt has written thru researching the impact of gluten intolerance on certain individuals with developmental delays.

  ARI -- Autism Research Institute
  From the site: "The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. We provide information based on research to parents and professionals throughout the world."

  ARI List of DAN Doctors in the United States
  From the site: "Following is a list of physicians and other practitioners who have attended one or more DAN! conferences, as well as a number of other health practitioners whom we believe to be sympathetic to the DAN! approach. If there is no DAN! physician near you, ask us for our lists of physicians who practice alternative medicine in your state and any two other states. There is no charge for lists for 3 states."

  ARI List of DAN Doctors Outside the United States
  List of DAN practitioners from outside the United States.

  DAN Protocol
  This is a one-page diagram of the DAN protocol. You can purchase the entire manual from the ARI site above.

  Gluten-Free Altar Bread
  For Catholics with celiac disease.

  FAS Diet
  An article on gfcf diet in the treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

  Targeted Nutritional Intervention (TNI) in the Treatment of Children and Adults with Down Syndrome
  A presentation on targeted nutritional intervention for Down Syndrome.

  Yahoo! Groups: GFCFKids
  From the site: "The principle aim of this list is to provide a discussion forum for parents of children on the autism spectrum who are avoiding gluten and casein and other substances in their children's diets."

  Yahoo! Groups: Vegan-and-Gluten-Free
  From the site: "Sharing plant-based recipes for those who are gluten intolerant. Chat, questions, and recipe sharing are welcome here! Discover vegan and gluten free options to assist in your health and well-being. Vegetarian, plant-based, dairy free, egg free, gluten-free, wheat-free. To aid vegans with gluten-intolerance/celiac disease. All are welcome."

  Yahoo! Groups: GFCFrecipes
  From the site: "Recipe group for cooking a gluten-free, casein-free diet, especially for chidren. Parents needing cooking support, food questions and want to swap recipes for all kinds of GFCF cooking. Plain and Fancy, Snacks and Family dinners. All are welcome." Also has recipes in the "files" section on the left.

• ** Phenol Information
  Question: What are phenols and how can I help my son who appears to have problems with them?

  Feingold Association
  This site describes the Feingold diet, basically the removal of phenols and salycilates, plus petroleum based items including artificial food dyes and preservatives. This diet helps many children with attention and hyperactivity difficulties, including many autistic children.

  Phenol-sulphotransferase
  This is a long discussion on the phenol-sulphotransferase issue

  ** Seasonal Affective Disorder [SAD]
  Information on SAD in children and adults.

  Yahoo! Groups: Feingold-Program4us
  From the site: "An on-line support group for families who are implementing the Feingold Program (r) instead of medication to treat their children's ADD/ADHD and other emotional, behavorial, and physiological special needs. Also for those seeking information about the Feingold Program."

• ** Yeast and Bacteria Information
  Signs of yeast and/or bacteria issues, testing, and treatment options.

  ** A Recommended Yeast Elimination Diet
  One diet recommended for elimination of yeast overgrowth.

  Candida Spit Test
  From the site: "Might I have a problem with Candida Yeast? You can try this simple test to find out."

  Specific Carbohydrate Diet
  From the site: "There are specific carbohydrates which are trouble makers in the digestive system, especially to those people suffering from Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS and Celiac. The purpose of the SCD is to eliminate these carbohydrates and cause a healthy, natural, controlled remission."

  Treating Autism with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet
  SCD specific to autism.

  Elaine Gottschall's SCD Site
  From the site: "The SCD has proven to be highly successful for many who suffer from various bowel disorders as well as the many related problems which actually stem from imbalances in the intestinal tract. This site makes details available for those who wish to know more about the diet. It also offers the latest SCD-related news as well as ongoing updates to the information presented in my book."

  SCD Legal/Illegal Foods
  From the Breaking The Vicious Cycle site

  The Candida Page
  Lots of info on candida, a strain of yeast.

  Candida Free
  From the site: "This website is dedicated to the millions of people who, like me, have suffered through the debilitating effects of, and myriad treatments for, Candida, or more accurately, the fungal infection that comes from Candida."

  Textbook of Bacteriology
  From the site: "This textbook has evolved from online and live lectures presented in my bacteriology courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Its contents are suitable for reading or presentation in courses or course modules concerning general microbiology and medical bacteriology at the college and advanced high school levels of education. As an electronic text, new material is constantly being added, and current material is constantly being revised and updated. This is an inherent advantage of the web-based text over the tree-burner."

  Online Support / Message Board for SCD and Autism
  Two internet groups that focus on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and how it relates to ASD.

  Yahoo! Groups: Pecanbread
  From the site: "Welcome to Pecanbread! This is a discussion group for those implementing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet™. Many, but not all of the members, have children with ASD. Anyone following the SCD™ is welcome to join our group. Parents can ask each other questions, update each other regarding the progress of their child, and provide each other with support."

• ** Rotation Diet
  Question: What is a rotation diet? How can I implement one?

  ** Constipation Ideas
  Ideas on how to help a child who is constipated.

  Merck Manual: Diarrhea and Constipation
  Merck information on diarrhea and constipation.

  Information on Kosher Designations
  Information from the Chicago Rabbinical Counsel [good for those following gfcf diet, even if not keeping kosher].

  Information on Foods and Food Families
  Information on the various food families, and on individual foods within those families.

  Botanical List of Food Families
  Lists of common foods and the botanical family to which they belong.

  Nutrition Data
  From the site: "This tool finds foods with the highest or lowest concentrations of specific nutrients. For example, you can use this tool to generate a list of low-carbohydrate foods, or to identify foods from a particular category that are high in protein and low in fat."

  High Protein Foods
  From the site: "High Protein Foods is an online database with protein information on more than 6000 foods. Whether you're pursuing a high protein diet or trying to limit your protein intake, High Protein Foods will help you identify how much protein is in the foods you eat."

  Corn Allergens
  Lists of common foods and additives that contain corn products, including things that are made from corn even if the name or ingredient list does not mention corn in it.

  Soy Allergens
  Lists of common foods and additives that contain soy products.

  Hidden Allergens
  Lists of common foods and additives that contain egg, milk, soy, wheat, peanuts, fish products.

  Food Allergy Database
  From the site: "Recover your health with your own food allergy assistant! Your free assistant (the database) is here, ready to work for you, and getting smarter every day. You now have food allergy information at your fingertips. The food allergy assistant (database) identifies foods that are allergy free, gluten free, milk free, preservative free, nut free, corn free, fish free, yeast free, egg free, etc."

  Acid and Alkaline Foods
  From the site: "This chart provides information that shows the contribution of various food substances to the acidifying of body fluids, and ultimately, to the urine, saliva, and blood. In general, it is important to eat a diet that contains foods from both sides of the chart."

  Urinary Ph
  From the site: "Urinary Ph balance is controlled by diet and can best be kept optimal by knowing which agents are acidic, and those which leave an alkaline ash behind after digestion."

  Alphabetical Listing of Food Additives
  From the site: "Shopping was easy when most food came from farms. Now, factory-made foods have made chemical additives a significant part of our diet. Most people may not be able to pronounce the names of many of these chemicals, but they still want to know what the chemicals do and which ones are safe and which are poorly tested or possibly dangerous. This listing provides that information for most common additives."

  Information on Food Additives, Including Whether Kosher
  From the site: "Food additives are any substances used in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food. There are 3 different types of additives: intentional, incidental, and chance."

  Pesticide Content of Foods
  From the site: "There is growing consensus in the scientific community that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can adversely affect people, especially during vulnerable periods of fetal development and childhood when exposures can have long lasting effects. Because the toxic effects of pesticides are worrisome, not well understood, or in some cases completely unstudied, shoppers are wise to minimize exposure to pesticides whenever possible."

  Cooking Oil Smoke Points
  A page with the smoke points of different cooking oils.

  Digestive Diseases
  From the site: "National digestive diseases information clearinghouse"

  Food Allergy and Additive Intolerance
  From the site: "An Overview for Doctors, Dieticians and Practice Nurses."

  Information on Food Dyes
  From the site: "The US Food and Drug Administration divides food colorants into two categories: Certifiable Color Additives which are derived from petroleum distillates or coal tars and are essentially synthetic chemicals created in laboratories. These are often referred to as "artificial" colors. Exempt Color Additives are derived from plant, animal or mineral sources which have been processed in some way. The layman might call these "natural" colors because of their origins, though it's likely they've come out of a factory or chemical plant just like certifiable colors."

  MedFriendly: Feces
  A good site that gives information about bm issues, what different colors mean, etc.

  Studying Stools
  Another good site that gives information about bm issues.

  Body Ecology Diet
  From the site: "Do you suffer from immune disorders, candida-related imbalances, or a general lack of well-being? Then you owe it to yourself to discover the Body Ecology Diet (or BED). A world-renowned system of healing, the BED establishes and nourishes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the digestive tract. This 'microscopic militia' serves as your body's key line of defense against disease-causing unfriendly microbes."

  Paleo Diet
  From the site: "The Paleolithic Diet Page, What the Hunter/Gatherers Ate"

  Paleolithic Nutrition
  From the site: "This site is dedicated to education about the benefits of Paleolithic nutrition and an ongoing, unbiased, and thoughtful discourse on all issues relevant to this topic."

  Allergy Dietitian
  Site discussing food allergies and intolerances.

  FDA Info on MSG
  From the site: "Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as a flavor enhancer in a variety of foods prepared at home, in restaurants, and by food processors. Its use has become controversial in the past 30 years because of reports of adverse reactions in people who've eaten foods that contain MSG. Research on the role of glutamate--a group of chemicals that includes MSG--in the nervous system also has raised questions about the chemical's safety."

  Info on MSG Manufacturing Process
  Information on the manufacturing process and potential issues that is may cause.

  Information on Carrageenan
  Information on this common food additive.

  The Cook's Thesaurus
  From the site: "The Cook's Thesaurus is a cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions."

  Autism Research Monographs of Teresa Binstock
  From the site: My research writings in 1997, 1998, and 1999 reflect a deepening interest in biologic aspects of causation in autism. The question "what is the cause of autism?" is erroneous; ie, there are various causes (and do note the plural: causes) already known to be capable of inducing a child to have traits worthy of the diagnosis "autistic". Some such causes are genetic -- eg, fragile X syndrome; but a goodly amount of evidence points towards non-genetic causes in a large subgroup of autism-spectrum children, with fungal, bacterial, and viral infections as important factors. Furthermore, recent evidence indicates that specific alleles of certain genes create endogenous proteins that serve as binding sites for certain infectious agents, thereby creating a complexity of genetic/environmental interactions as causally significant."

  Autism: An Overview and Theories on its Causes
  Site includes information on many theories of autism, including opioid excess theories, gluten/casein theories, autoimmune theories, vaccination theories, intestinal permeability theories, vitamin A deficiency theory, and several other theories.

  To Infuse or Not to Infuse, A Comprehensive Guide to Autism
  Lengthy article by Williss Langford.

  Yahoo! Groups: Sulfur Stories
  From the site: "The role of sulfur in biology has been overlooked through the years, but there are many disease processes where the sulfur chemistry is under particular stress. Dietary supplements which try to meet this need can be wonderful for some and cause surprising adverse reactions in others. Right now, we don't know enough about what may cause this difference in response, but we will get to that understanding faster by sharing our stories."

  Yahoo! Groups: Trying Low Oxalates
  From the site: "This group is set up for those wanting to explore the low oxalate diet, and will offer information and support on how to implement this diet and other methods of lowering oxalates."

• Lab Tests Online
  This site lists specific tests and what they are used for, and what the results mean.

  The Great Plains Laboratory -- Testing
  Diagnostic and sensitivity testing for autism, ADHD, bowel disorders, candida, celiac, chronic fatigue, food allergies and intolerances, immune system dysfunctions, heavy metal toxicity, schizophrenia, yeast, and other conditions.

  Doctor's Data
  From the site: "Doctor's Data, Inc. is an independent reference laboratory providing data on levels of toxic and essential elements in hair, and elements, amino acids, and metabolites in blood and urine."

  Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory
  From the site: "Established in 1986, Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory has helped pioneer the field of laboratory functional testing. Functional testing assesses the dynamic inter-relationship of physiological systems, thereby creating a more complete picture of one's health, unlike traditional allopathic testing, which is more concerned about the pathology of disease. By supporting the practitioner in identifying the root cause of chronic conditions, functional testing helps the practitioner to develop optimal interventions to assist patients in their quest for achieving lasting health."

  Carbon Based Corporation
  From the site: "What does Carbon Based Corporation do? There are a number of ways for a health care practitioner to work with us and avail themselves of our CellMate™ Reports. Since we have agreements with many of the labs you already use (and some you may not know of) you can order the test kits for all of the labs, directly from us. The patients get the lab tests done and we generate the reports as soon as the results are in."

  MetaMetrix Lab
  Nutritional and Biochemical Testing.

  EnteroLab
  From the site: "EnteroLab is a registered and fully accredited* clinical laboratory specializing in the analysis of intestinal specimens for food sensitivities (reactions by the immune system to common proteins in the diet) that cause a variety of symptoms and diseases."

  Pfeiffer Treatment Center
  From the site: "The Pfeiffer Treatment Center is a non-profit medical research and treatment facility in Naperville, Illinois specializing in research and treatment of biochemical imbalances. Since the center opened in 1989, it has treated more than 9,000 patients who suffer from behavior dysfunctions, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, learning disorders, or anxiety by balancing body and brain chemistry. Pfeiffer’s newest program focus is on natural, clinical approaches to the biochemical aspects of life cycle changes of both men and women, such as aging, menopause, and puberty. The Pfeiffer Treatment Center, a branch of the Health Research Institute (HRI), is staffed by a team of physicians, chemists, and other professionals who specialize in the effects of biochemistry on behavior, thought, or mood. The on-site HRI Pharmacy compounds nutrients, hormones, and other biochemicals to reduce the number of pills in a prescription using customized methods and equipment."

• Children With Starving Brains [book written by Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless]
  From the site: "Children With Starving Brains is a message of hope in the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD and ADHD. This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition. Genetic susceptibility activated by "triggers" such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction, and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children. Dr. McCandless, whose grandchild with autism has inspired her "broad spectrum approach," describes important diagnostic tools needed to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book explains major therapies newly available and identifies safe and effective options for parents and physicians working together to improve the health of these special children." [For the Yahoo Group for parents who have purchased this book, click here].

  Dr. Jeff Bradstreet -- The Good News Doctor
  From the site: "The Good News Doctor Foundation is a Christian ministry that provides hope and information on how to eat better, feel better and minister more effectively as a result of a biblically-based, healthy lifestyle. Dr. Bradstreet is a Christian family physician and an expert/lecturer on Autism, ADD/ADHD, and learning disorders. Dr. Bradstreet does take appointments to diagnose and treat symptoms of Autism, ADD/ADHD and learning disorders."

  Thoughtful House
  From the site: "Thoughtful House is fighting to recover children with developmental disorders (autism, PDD, Asperger's Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, NLD) through the unique combination of medical care, education, and research."

  Dr. Amy Holmes -- Chelation of Mercury for the Treatment of Autism
  Dr. Amy Holmes site on the chelation of mercury for the treatment of autism.

  Dr. Mary Megson home page
  From the site: "This study of 60 autistic children and their families suggests that inserting a G-alpha protein defect, namely the pertussis toxin in the D.P.T. vaccine, into genetically at-risk children causes autism. This toxin separates the G-alpha protein from retinoid receptors. Those most at risk report a family history of at least one parent with a pre-existing G-alpha protein defect, exhibited in disorders such as night blindness, pseudohypoparathyroidism or adenoma of the thyroid or pituitary gland. This hypothesis asserts that treating these children with natural cis forms of Vitamin A [cod liver oil, for example] may have the effect of reconnecting the hippocampal retinoid receptor pathways that are critical for vision, sensory perception, language processing and attention."

  Dr. Megson: Vitamin A Research
  Dr. Megson's study of vitamin A.

  Dr. Megson: Vitamin A Frequently Asked Questions
  Dr. Megson's frequently asked questions.

  Dr. Miriam Jang -- Notes on DAN Protocol for 2003
  From the site: "Here is an update of my synopsis of the "DAN" Conference (Defeat Autism Now), presented by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Jon Pangborn, Dr. Sidney Baker and their colleagues."

  Dr. James Neubrander
  From the site: "Check out the videos showing the effect the Methyl-B12 (Methylcobalamin, MB12) treatment has had on many children of the Autistic Spectrum. We put up these videos so parents can make an informed decision regarding Methyl B12 in relation to Autism, PDD, Aspergers, Apraxia and Speech Disorders."

  Dr. Lawrence Leichtman
  Biomedical and Nutritional intervention for Down Syndrome and Autism

  Dr. Amy Yasko
  From the site: "The purpose of this site is to equip parents with the necessary information to help get their children healed. There are many people who have devoted untold hours to the discovery of answers to this problem called Autism. Every discovery or new piece of pertinent information is a piece of the puzzle. We want to bring all of these pieces together and work as a team to get every Autistic child well."

  Holistic Health -- Dr. Amy Yasko
  Another site by Dr. Amy Yasko

  Jill James, PhD
  Description of her protocol.

  Doris J. Rapp, MD -- Our Toxic World
  From the site: "Dr. Rapp is a board-certified environmental medical specialist and pediatric allergist. She was a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Rapp is the founder of the Practical Allergy Foundation in Buffalo and is a past President of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. She is also the author of "Is This Your Child's World?” a book to help identify substances which cause illness and behavioral changes in children and adults, and for providing treatment ideas."

Digestive Enzymes

• Enzyme Stuff
  Information about digestive enzymes.

  Which Enzymes to Use with Which Foods
  From the site: "Specific enzymes work on specific foods. You need the right type of enzyme for the foods you want it to break down. Think of the foods you have problems with and then choose a product that contains at least those types of enzymes. Here is a list of the common enzyme types and foods they act on."

  Mixing Suggestions
  From the site: "These ideas have been used successfully with enzymes by families giving enzymes to their children, and most may work equally well with other supplements."

  Enzyme Stuff -- Enzymes at School
  Ideas on how to give enzymes at school, especially if your school initially refuses to do so.

  A Study on the Efficacy of Supplemental Enzymes
  A study on the use and effectiveness of digestive enzymes.

  Enzymes and Viruses
  Information on enzymes and viruses.

  Houston Nutraceuticals Inc
  From the site: "Houston Nutraceuticals, Inc. is a new type of dietary supplement company. Our goal is to bring effective, safe, and affordable supplements directly from the scientist to the consumer. We will educate and inform so that you may make the best decision possible for your own health." This company provides digestive enzymes to counteract gluten and casein proteins in the body.

  Kirkman Laboratories -- Dietary Supplements
  From the site: "Nutritional supplementation is playing an increasingly important role in the treatment of autism. Testing laboratories are verifying that children with autism and PDD are seriously low in many vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. Because of these deficiencies, most children with autism and PDD also suffer from digestive and immune problems. These deficiencies result in neurological problems such as vision, speech, attention and socialization weaknesses.... At Kirkman Laboratories we are celebrating our 52nd year of vitamin manufacturing. We are a family owned company committed to our customers and to solutions."

  Enzymedica
  From the site: "The name Enzymedica has become synonymous with providing only the best and high quality digestive enzymes, food enzymes, and therapeutic enzymes in all of our products."

  Wobenzym
  From the site: "It's a simple fact that systemic enzymes are important to our health. Systemic enzymes are absolutely essential to maintaining a healthy body and an active lifestyle. Your body uses systemic enzymes to rebalance the inflammatory response and fine-tune repair processes to help you recover from injury and disease. Fortunately, you can replenish your supply with the naturally occurring enzymes in Wobenzym."

  Yahoo! Groups: Enzymes and Autism
  From the site: "The Enzymes and Autism forum is for the discussion of digestive enzymes (and many other types of supplements) and how their supplementation affect those dealing with conditions of the autistic spectrum/PDD, attention deficit, sensory integration, digestion/malabsorption, food sensitivities/allergies and other uses. We welcome comments and questions about using enzymes in any way, including but not limited to those dealing with restrictive diets, treatments, feeding issues, and intestinal health."

• ** General, Non-medical, Supplement Information
  Non-medical information on how certain supplements can help certain children.

  ** Teaching a Child to Swallow Capsules
  Three ideas on how to do this for your children.

  Vitamin/Herb University
  A good vitamin and supplement guide.

  Vitamin Encyclopedia
  Another vitamin and supplement guide.

  Natural Therapies for Chronic Illness and Health Maintenance
  Use of natural supplements rather than medications.

  Pyroluria
  Use of natural supplements rather than medications.

  The Merck Manual
  Vitamin and mineral information from the Merck Manual.

  National Institute of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
  Vitamin and mineral information from the NIH.

  Nutrition Infocenter
  Potentially Toxic Dosages and Side Effects of Nutrients

  Mixing Suggestions
  From the site: "These ideas have been used successfully with enzymes by families giving enzymes to their children, and most may work equally well with other supplements."

  Dr. Kaslow, Copper/Zinc Imbalance
  An article about copper/zinc imbalance.

  Essential Fatty Acids
  A discussion of Omega 3 and 6 EFAs.

  Essential Fatty Acids
  Another page discussing essential fatty acids.

  Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
  An 11 page PDF article on this issue.

  Omega 3 Fatty Acids
  More info on EFAs.

  Healthy Fats - Essential Fatty Acids
  More info on EFAs.

  Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oils
  From the site: "Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are currently recognized as appropriate sources of omega-3 fatty acids by several US government agencies, including USDA and NIH. These agencies have held conferences and workshops on the importance of omega-3 fat , which have included recommendations for consuming flaxseed."

  Amino Acids
  A list of 20 amino acids and their functions.

  The Benefits of Glutathione
  Good information on glutathione.

  Glutathione Information
  Benefits and how to raise glutathione levels.

  MetaMetrix Amino Acid Profiles
  Information on how to read amino acid profiles.

  ARI info on B6/magnesium
  Good information on B6/magnesium.

  More ARI info on B6/magnesium
  More good information on B6/magnesium.

  What is the right 'dosage' for Vitamin B6, DMG, and other nutrients useful in autism?
  ARI info.

  Di-methyl-glycine (DMG)
  ARI info on DMG.

  Understanding the active forms of vitamin B12
  Information on Vitamin B12.

  Glutathione
  Info from my local support group leader's site.

  Carnitine Facts & Definitions
  Good information on Carnitine.

  Activated Charcoal
  Good information on activated charcoal.

  Eat More Herbs
  From the site: "This site is about herb books, herb photos, how to use herbs, cooking with herbs, how to make teas, tonics, shampoos, herb baths, sauces, lozenges, syrups, cosmetics, skin care, soaps and recipes."

  Discover Magazine: Vitamin Cure
  From the site: "Can common nutrients curb violent tendencies and dispel clinical depression?"

  Health A to Z: Activated Charcoal
  Good info on the use of activated charcoal.

  Kirkman Laboratories -- Dietary Supplements
  From the site: "Nutritional supplementation is playing an increasingly important role in the treatment of autism. Testing laboratories are verifying that children with autism and PDD are seriously low in many vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. Because of these deficiencies, most children with autism and PDD also suffer from digestive and immune problems. These deficiencies result in neurological problems such as vision, speech, attention and socialization weaknesses.... At Kirkman Laboratories we are celebrating our 52nd year of vitamin manufacturing. We are a family owned company committed to our customers and to solutions."

  BrainChild Nutritionals
  From the site: "BrainChild Nutritionals is a family-run business with a sole focus of meeting the nutritional supplementation needs of other families with children affected by Attention Deficit and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. We are fully dedicated to providing natural, safe, effective, well absorbed and easy to administer liquid formulas for our own children and yours too."

  VRP -- Vitamin Research Products
  Numerous supplements, including vitamins, chelation aids, and probiotics.

  New Beginnings Nutritionals
  From the site: "Offering high quality supplements specially designed for adults and children with special needs and allergies. Our product line is designed to provide support for special dietary needs, digestion, absorption, nutrient deficiencies, detoxification, immune dysfunction, and yeast and bacteria overgrowth."

  Xymogen
  From the site: "IgG 2000 DF™ represents a breakthrough in immunoglobulin supplementation. It is a highly concentrated, non-dairy source of serum-derived immunoglobulin antibodies and immuno-proteins."

  Freeda Vitamins
  From the site: "Welcome to Freeda Vitamins. We manufacture the finest quality, purest vitamin on the market. All of our products are: 100% Vegetarian, Kosher Certified, Sugar-Free, Salt-Free, Yeast-Free, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free. We are confident that you will be very pleased with Freeda Vitamins as are our many thousands of Freeda customers throughout the world."

  iHerb
  From the site: "Positively the best value in the world for "brand name" nutritional supplements." Also includes a health encyclopedia.

  Dan-Plex
  From the site: "At Millennium Nutritionals, your child's health is our primary concern. We understand the challenges many parents encounter in making sure their children receive adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals. That is why our scientists consulted with top practitioners and researchers nationwide to bring you D-Plex Total Powdered Nutrition, the most comprehensive vitamin supplement available without a prescription."

  Life Extension Foundation
  From the site: "LEF has a 23 year history of introducing life saving medical discoveries and funding scientific research."

  Life Extension Vitamins
  From the site: "WELCOME to the LIFE EXTENSION VITAMINS online store where you will find the best research and lowest prices available."

  Zest for Life Vitamins
  From the site: "Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and all nutritional elements are our business, and we offer complete information on nutrition for free, in the interests of your health, vitality and well-being."

  Klaire Labs
  From the site: "Klaire Labs has been a premier supplier of nutritional supplements for more than 34 years. We are dedicated to providing clinicians and their most sensitive patients with the very best hypoallergenic and highly bioavailable products for supporting and maintaining gastrointestinal health."

  Nordic Naturals
  From the site: "Your source for pure and great tasting Omega oils."

  Mountain Naturals
  From the site: "We strive to be a leading source of vitamin and nutritional supplement information and education, and provide our customers with the purest natural vitamins and supplements available for themselves and their pets. We provide optimum potencies, based on the latest research. Mountain Naturals offers complete, balanced formulas, using natural ingredients that are highly absorbable."

  Omega Brite
  From the site: "OmegaBrite is an extremely pure, pharmaceutical grade 90% Omega-3 essential fatty acid supplement scientifically formulated to promote cardiac health, emotional wellbeing, joint health and cognitive clarity."

  US Probiotics
  From the site: "Welcome to usprobiotics.org, a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on activities, research and new developments in the area of probiotics and dairy products in the United States as well as a reference to what's going on in the rest of the world."

  Carlson Labs
  From the site: "Carlson Laboratories has devoted over 30 years to building a sound reputation for vitamin E products by dedicating ourselves to the highest standards of excellence. Our concern for your good health led us to develop a complete line of vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional supplements. With an extensive line of over 250 different nutritional supplements, Carlson has an innovative formula for your specific needs."

  TwinLab
  From the site: "At TWINLAB we have had one simple and over-riding objective for nearly 30 years. To bring you products that are based on the latest science, and are manufactured to the highest level pharmaceutical standards. This is our mission for everything that has our name on it: vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition products, special formulas and amino acids. Our herbs are sold under the Nature's Herbs brand, and our herbal teas under the Alvita brand, but the commitment and standards are the same."

  Transfer Factor
  From the site: "In a world where stress, pollution, poor diet and new strains of “superbugs” are constantly undermining people’s immune systems, 4Life recognizes the importance of innovation in nutrition."

  Custom Probiotics
  From the site: "CUSTOM PROBIOTICS formulates and supplies custom blends of highest potency and quality single and multi-strain Acidophilus and Bifidus dietary supplements at affordable prices."

  Maxam Nutraceutics
  Information and a source to purchase PCA-Rx.

  Ojibwa Tea of Life
  From the site: "Ojibwa Tea of Life Mission Statement: Our aim is to provide quality herbs and herbal products at the best value to the customer. Additionally, we strive to provide services by our network of health care practitioners or to assist you with a qualified holistic practitioner in your area. Resources allow you to make decisions for self-responsible health care."

  Lauricidin
  From the site: "Lauricidin® has been extensively tested at universities, government and medical laboratories. This research indicated that Lauricidin® inactivates bacteria, yeast, fungi and viruses. Lauricidin®, the dietary supplement, will help you and your family acquire better health."

  Carn-Aware
  From the site: "CARN-AWARE is a nutritional supplement consisting of L-Carnosine, Zinc, and Vitamin E. This product was developed by Dr. Michael Chez. Research suggests CARN-AWARE may be beneficial in patients who have been diagnosed with or who show signs and symptoms of autistic spectrum disorders and/or epilepsy."

  Ojibwa Tea of Life
  From the site: "The use and stories of Ojibwa Tea of Life™ in Karyn Seroussi’s book "Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder" refer to our brand of essiac, "Ojibwa Tea of Life™". Our company and participating individuals concerned with autism have designed materials and research for the use of this remedy. Specific guidelines and methods have been created for the way in which to use our product for the use of autism, PDD etc."

  Bio-Kult
  From the site: "Cambridge Bioceuticals Ltd is a UK company founded by a team of doctors, nutritionists, and scientists dedicated to advancing the research and use of Probiotics. We have formulated and produced an advanced probiotic, Bio-Kult® which has been shown to be helpful with various Immune and Digestive disorders - including IBS and Autistic Disorders."

  BioBotanical Research
  From the site: "Bio-Botanical Research was founded in 1987 by licensed acupuncturist and medical herbalist Rachel Fresco Salanda, L. Ac., in response to health care practitioners’ need for effective solutions to address problems associated with intestinal ecology, immune system disregulation and detoxification."

  Spectrum BioGenics
  From the site: "As doctors, nutritionists, and parents who are deeply rooted within the autism community, we understand the unique challenges you face. Spectrum Biogenics combines expert biomedical insights with leading-edge nutritional advances into a powerful, integrated program featuring products, tools, and support designed to strengthen your family's fight against autism."

  Equazen
  From the site: "Equazen's special interest is omega-3 and omega-6 long chain fatty acids. Our nutritional supplements are made from the highest-grade marine and botanical oils, and reflect the latest research in the field of lipid metabolism. As such, the main intention of this site is to provide you with quality information that supports the rationale behind our range."

  Theralac
  From the site: "Theralac® is a new, highly effective probiotic for improving the health of your digestive system. Its beneficial microorganisms adhere to the wall of the intestinal tract and help it function properly."

  Custom Probiotics
  From the site: "CUSTOM PROBIOTICS formulates and supplies custom blends of highest potency and quality single and multi-strain Acidophilus and Bifidus dietary supplements at affordable prices."

  Mannatech
  Glyconutrients.

  Glyco Science
  The science behind glyconutrients.

  Herbs for Kids
  From the site: "Herbs for Kids is dedicated to providing great tasting herbal formulas and extracts to support the delicate needs of growing children."

  The Doctor Within
  From the site: "This website is dedicated to providing referenced, scientific data on a variety of holistic and alternative medicine topics, focusing on universal principles, sound physiology, and the undiluted healing powers of the body itself."

  Dr. Megson info on vitamin A
  Information from Dr. Megson regarding the use of vitamin A in autism.

  ** High Dose Vitamin A Protocol
  The first section of this page is information on the high dose vitamin A protocol recommended by Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless for eliminating measles virus in the body of certain children. The second section of this page is my son's experience with that protocol.

  House Government Reform Hearings -- DIETARY SUPPLEMENT HEALTH AND EDUCATION ACT: IS THE FDA TRYING TO CHANGE THE INTENT OF CONGRESS?
  March 25, 1999

  House Government Reform Hearings -- COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN GOVERNMENT-FUNDED HEALTH ROGRAMS
  February 24, 1999

• IACP -- International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists
  From the site: "The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) is an international, non-profit association protecting and promoting the art and skill of pharmaceutical compounding. IACP's membership consists of more than 1,300 pharmacists who are committed to protecting the birthright of the profession of pharmacy - compounding.... IACP is the only pharmacy organization that has a referral service to patients and healthcare practitioners looking for a compounding pharmacist in their areas. IACP's advocacy committee continues to explore new ways to promote the benefits of compounding pharmacists to patients and physicians."

  Stokes Online Compounding Pharmacy
  From the site: "For over 25 years, we at Stokes Pharmacy have been committed to bringing you the very best professional quality and service. We are a full service pharmacy with customers who have come to us for years to have their prescriptions filled and to chat with their pharmacist."

Online Food Sources

• GlutenFreeMall
  

  Gluten-Free Pantry
  

  Miss Roben's
  

  Cause You're Special Co.
  

  Kinnikinnick Foods
  

  Gluten-Free Trading Company
  

  Glutino
  

  Gillian's Foods
  

  The Now Age Village
  

  Wheat and Dairy Free Supermarket
  

  Gluten-Free Oats
  

  Gluten-Free Oats
  

  The Cravings Place
  

  Enviro Kidz
  

  Food You Can Eat
  

  Meals for You
  

  Authentic Foods
  

  SpecialFoods
  

  Lucy's Kitchen Shop [SCD]
  

  Digestive Wellness [SCD Kosher]
  

  SCDiet.com Store
  

  J. Gourmet [SCD]
  

  Applegate Farms Antibiotic Free Deli Meats
  

  Free-Range and Exotic Meats
  

  Niman Ranch all natural, hormone free meat
  

  Bob's Red Mill
  

  Pamela's Products
  

  Vance's Foods
  

  Better Batter
  

  Aunt Candice Foods
  

  Tinkyada Rice Pasta
  

  Chocolate Emporium
  

  Chocolate Decadence
  

  Omega Smart Nutritional Bar
  

  Turtle Mountain
  

  Ian's Natural Foods
  

  McCann's Oats
  

  Caring Candies: Sugar Free Candies
  

  Creations by Kristin
  

  Gluten Free Soaps
  

• Meals for You
  A site which helps you plan meals with different food requirements.

  ** My Compiled GFCF Recipes
  Simple dinner recipes and ideas, bread and pancake ideas, soy-free butter and mayonnaise ideas, sandwich spread/binder ideas, ice cream recipe, and other recipes that I have found posted on public message boards or that have been sent to me by email. Enjoy!!

  GFCF Recipes
  From the site: "These recipes come from the great people who participate on the GFCF Message Board. All the recipes here have been tried and tested by our wonderful children."

  Gluten and Casein Free Recipes
  "New Diets" GFCF Recipes

  GFCF Cookbook
  From the site: "Welcome to GFCF Cookbook. Here you will find recipes and other helps for preparing gluten-free, casein-free meals."

  GFCF Recipe Resource
  From the site: "Here you will find some of the tastiest gluten free and casein free recipes on the Internet. Come in and browse around. If you see something that interests you, try it out and then give it a rating for others to know about it. Let us know how it was, too."

  Peter Thomson's Gluten-free Cookbook
  

  Vegan Cooking
  

  SCD*Recipe
  

  SCDiet.org Recipes
  

  PecanBread [SCD] Recipes for Kids
  

• Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program
  

  Kaili's Kitchen -- Seattle
  

  Crave Bakery -- San Francisco
  

  McDonald's
  

  Wendy's
  

  Outback Steakhouse
  

  PF Chang's
  

  Pei-Wei
  

  Chick-Fil-A
  

  Jack in the Box
  

  Denny's
  

• ** Miralax
  Information on the potential effects of Miralax on certain autistic children. Disclaimer: This is the research, experience, and opinion of a parent with whom I have been acquainted for a few years. It is not medical advice. If you have concerns about your child's [or your own] medical condition, please discuss this information, and any other information you have, with your local licensed health care professional.

  ** Improper use of Ritalin for an AS child
  A personal experience of an AS child on Ritalin.

  Tardive Dyskinesia
  From the site: "Involuntary muscle tics may be a consequence of long-term "antipsychotic" medication use. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help ease TD symptoms:"

  Low Dose Naltrexone
  From the site: "FDA-approved naltrexone, in a low dose, can boost the immune system — helping those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and autoimmune diseases."

  Drugs.com
  Drug information and news for consumers & healthcare professionals.

  Rx List -- Advanced Search
  From the site: "Search for information on more than 4,500 popular drugs written in plain English and more than 3,000 in plain Spanish."

  MedicineNet.Com
  From the site: "Reliable Doctor-Produced Health and Medical Information Written For You"

  Peter Breggin, MD and the Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology
  Dr. Breggin is controversial, but he does provide Ritalin and Prozac information for consideration.

  Alternative Mental Health Online Home Page
  Information on non-drug therapies and interventions for management of mental health issues.

Vaccine Information, Waiver, Thimerosal Content

• ** My Vaccination Opinion
  Question: Where can I get information about whether or not to vaccinate my child?

  DAN Protocol for Vaccination
  From my local support group leader's site, this is the current DAN recommendations for vaccination, if you choose to vaccinate.

  A User-Friendly Vaccine Schedule
  From Generation Rescue, written by a medical doctor.

  ** Letter -- Exemption and Refusal of Recommended Vaccines
  A very comprehensive letter that gives pros and cons of each vaccine available at the time it was written, designed to give to your medical practitioner if you decide NOT to vaccinate your child.

  State vaccination requirements, waivers, and exemptions for school entry
  How to obtain vaccination waivers/exemptions in every state.

  Vaccination Liberation: Exemption Forms and Information
  How to obtain vaccination waivers/exemptions.

  Canada Immunization Exemptions
  How to obtain vaccination waivers/exemptions in Canada.

  Vaccine Exemption Forms Online - by State or Country
  State forms for vaccination exemption.

  Texas Vaccination Information
  Vaccination information specific to Texas.

  Immunization Exemptions for States and a few Countries
  Site gives specific information, sample letters, etc.

  How to Legally Avoid Unwanted Immunizations of all Kinds
  Good information from the Dr. Mercola site.

  Vaccination Liberation - Information
  How to avoid vaccination in states and also other countries besides USA.

  Catholic Religious Exemption
  From the site: "A Catholic, according to his good, moral conscience and under direct teaching of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church has the absolute right to refuse any medical products derived from aborted fetal tissue, including vaccinations, tissue transplants or future products derived from embryonic stem cell research or other areas that in themselves directly contradict the moral laws of the Church."

  Vatican Statement on Vaccines
  Vatican statement on vaccines.

  Vaccine Mercury Calculator
  This site gives info on how to calculate the amount of mercury which would have been included in the vaccinations your child received.

  Vaccine Ingredients
  From the site: "The individual components of vaccines -- and their exipients, allergens and contaminants -- must be considered in evaluating the safety of the vaccines themselves. Some of the ingredients are extremely toxic and have detriemntal effects on human health. Examine the documentation on this page to arrive at satisfactory conclusions yourself."

  Current Thimerosal Content of Vaccines
  This is a table of the CURRENT thimerosal content of certain vaccines.

  1999 Thimerosal Content of Vaccines
  This is a table of the 1999 thimerosal content of certain vaccines.

  2000 Thimerosal Content of Vaccines
  This is a table of the 2000 thimerosal content of certain vaccines.

  2002 Thimerosal Content of Vaccines
  This is a table of the 2002 thimerosal content of certain vaccines.

  Preservatives used in US licensed vaccines
  This is a list of which vaccines contain thimerosal, phenol, formaldehyde, etc.

  Vaccine Package Inserts
  Site provides the package inserts of vaccines, giving specific ingredients and other information.

  Book: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations
  A comprehensive book on vaccinations and a recommended protocol for administering them should you choose to do so, by a medical doctor.

• Synonyms and Trade Names for Thimerosal
  

  Autism: A Unique Type of Mercury Poisoning
  From the site: "A review of medical literature indicates that the characteristics of autism and of mercury poisoning (HgP) are strikingly similar. Traits defining or associated with both disorders are summarized in Table A immediately following the Table of Contents and are discussed and cited in the body of this document. The parallels between the two diseases are so thorough as to suggest, based on total Hg injected into U.S. children, that many cases of autism are a form of mercury poisoning. For these children, the exposure route is childhood vaccines, most of which contain thimerosal, a preservative which is 49.6% ethylmercury by weight. The amount of mercury a typical child under two years receives from vaccinations equates to 237.5 micrograms, or 3.53 x 1017 molecules (353,000,000,000,000,000 molecules). Most such vaccinal Hg may not be excreted and instead migrates to the brain."

  Autism: A Unique Type of Mercury Poisoning [ARI site]
  Same research study as above, but this one is from ARI/DAN site.

  Chart comparing symptoms of autism and mercury poisoning
  Same research study as above, but this one page is only the chart.

  The Seat of the Soul, The Origins of the Autism Epidemic
  From the site: "A Presentation by Andrew Wakefield, Executive Director, Thoughtful House Center for Children, Dr. Andrew Wakefield discussed his research into autism and the connection with the MMR vaccine. A moderated panel discussion immediately followed the lecture. Panel members include: Vicky Debold, RN, Ph.D.; Edward Yazbak, MD; Debbie Darnley-Fisch, MD; and Arthur Krigsman, MD."

  Is Mercury Toxicity an Autoimmune Disorder?
  A paper indicating that autoimmune dysfunctions may be the result of mercury toxicity.

  MMR Vaccine, Thimerosal and Regressive or Late Onset Autism (“Autistic Enterocolitis”)
  A paper on MMR and thimerosal related to autism.

  Mercury in Drug and Biologic Products
  Good list of mercury contained in drugs and other products.

  Body Burden: Consumer Products
  From the site: "The cosmetics you put on your face, the carpets you walk on, the plastic bottles you drink from – all harbor harmful or untested industrial chemicals. Which should you avoid?"

  Mercury/Gluthatione and Autism
  From the site: "Scientists have identified a signature metabolic impairment or "biomarker" in autistic children that strongly suggests that these children would be susceptible to the harmful effects of mercury and other toxic chemical exposures (James 2004a)."

  Toxicity of Thimerosal: An Organic Mercurial Added To Vaccines
  Lots of scientific information on thimerosal.

  A Study of Thimerosal in Childhood Vaccines
  Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, Spring 2003.

  Autism, Viral Infection and Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccination
  Andrew Wakefield's Study.

  A Study of Neurotoxic Effects of Thimerosal
  Mercury-induced autoimmune and neurotoxic effects in mice.

  Selected Studies on the Toxicity of Thimerosal Published in Peer Reviewed Scientific and Medical Journals
  Studies on thimerosal.

  Toxicity of Thimerosal, An Organic Mercurial Added To Vaccines
  Studies on thimerosal.

  NAA: Articles on Autism, Vaccines, Thimerosal
  A library of articles on autism, vaccines, thimerosal, etc.

  Moms Against Mercury: Research
  A library of articles

  Generation Rescue: Research
  Research on thimerosal.

  Health Advocacy in the Public Interest
  From the site: "Testing Mercury Free Vaccines. Due to the ongoing debate over the role of mercury containing vaccines and autism, HAPI decided to have some current vaccinations tested for mercury content. Our goal in doing so was to simply find out for ourselves whether or not mercury has actually been removed from vaccines intended for pediatric use. We also wanted to generate interest and fund a larger test sample."

  Sustainable Hospitals: Mercury Reduction Best Management Practices for Mercury-containing Products in the Hospital
  Information on mercury in hospitals.

  RhoGam Injury
  Information about RhoGam, thimerosal, and injury it can cause.

  What do titers mean?
  Information about vaccine titers and what they mean.

  Gardasil
  Information on the new Gardasil vaccine.

  Vitamin K Shot Package Insert
  Merck package insert for vitamin K shot given at birth.

  Vitamin K Shot
  Information about Vitamin K shot given to newborns.

  Vitamin K at Birth: To Inject or Not
  Alternatives and concerns of the vitamin K shot.

  Facts about Mercury and Dental Amalgam
  Information and medical studies on dental amalgam.

  Toxic Teeth
  Information and studies on dental amalgam.

  TOXNET
  From the site: "Welcome to TOXNET, a cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and related areas."

  TRUETEST: Avoiding certain toxins
  This is a commercial site, but it has a table where you can click on things you want to avoid, and it will give you descriptions of where that chemical or substance is commonly found.

  Holistic MD: Avoidance of Toxic and Unhealthy Exposures
  From the site: "It has long been known that removal of exposure to toxic substances is an important part of holistic healing. A positive way to look at the gradual process of removing toxic and unhealthy things from your environment is that, at minimum, you will be significantly improving the long-term health prospects of yourself and your family! Beyond that, it is often found that removing exposures significantly improves health and eliminates symptoms and even some chronic diseases (that are often said to have "unknown causes")."

  Score Card
  From the site: "Putting pollution information about your neighborhood in your hands, at the click of a mouse."

  The Environmental Aspects of Chemical Sensitivity
  From the site: "The study of the effects of the environment upon the individual is now feasible due to new technology developed in the construction of environmental units. Our observations reveal that individual or multiple organs may be involved. The brain is the target organ in only a subset of chemically sensitive patients, and its involvement should not be confused with psychosomatic disease."

  Second Look: A Rational Approach to Controversial Public Policy Issues
  Information on fluoride.

  Fluoride Action Network
  From the site: "An international coalition working to end water fluoridation and alert the public to fluoride’s health and environmental risks."

  Citizens for Safe Drinking Water
  From the site: "Respected Medical Professionals and Scientists are warning that water fluoridation has dangerous long-term health consequences."

  Is Mercury Toxicity an Autoimmune Disorder?
  A paper indicating that autoimmune dysfunctions may be the result of mercury toxicity.

  Body Burden
  From the site: "This Web site reports results from the most comprehensive study every conducted of multiple chemical contaminants in humans."

  Discover Magazine: Our Preferred Poison
  From the site: "Often referred to as quicksilver, mercury is the only common metal that is liquid at room temperature. Alchemists, including the young Sir Isaac Newton, believed it was the source of gold. In the modern era, it became a common ingredient of paints, diuretics, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent lightbulbs, skin creams, antifungal agents, vaccines for children, and of course, thermometers. There is probably some in your mouth right now: So-called silver dental fillings are half mercury."

  Fox News 5 Report
  A report on autism and vaccinations from a New York television news report.

• CDC--ACIP: General Recommendations on Immunization
  This is the CDC's comprehensive statement on vaccinations. From the site: "Recommendations for vaccinating infants, children, and adults are based on characteristics of immunobiologics, scientific knowledge about the principles of active and passive immunization and the epidemiology of diseases, and judgments by public health officials and specialists in clinical and preventive medicine. Benefits and risks are associated with the use of all immunobiologics: no vaccine is completely safe or completely effective. Benefits of vaccination range from partial to complete protection against the consequences of infection, ranging from asymptomatic or mild infection to severe consequences, such as paralysis or death. Risks of vaccination range from common, minor, and inconvenient side effects to rare, severe, and life-threatening conditions. Thus, recommendations for immunization practices balance scientific evidence of benefits, costs, and risks to achieve optimal levels of protection against infectious disease. These recommendations describe this balance and attempt to minimize risk by providing information regarding dose, route, and spacing of immunobiologics and delineating situations that warrant precautions or contraindicate the use of these immunobiologics. These recommendations are for use only in the United States because vaccines and epidemiologic circumstances often differ in other countries. Individual circumstances may warrant deviations from these recommendations."

  The CDC's Guide to Contra-Indications to Vaccinations
  From the site: "This guide is designed to help immunization providers determine what common symptoms and conditions should contraindicate vaccination and which ones should not."

  CDC -- Thimerosal in Vaccines
  The CDC's discussion on the use of thimerosal in vaccines.

  FDA Statement on Thimerosal in Vaccines
  This is the Food and Drug Administration's statement on the use of thimerosal in vaccines, from the hearings before the Committee on Government Reform, US House of Representatives, July 18, 2000.

  FDA -- Thimerosal Content of Vaccines
  This is the FDA site regarding the thimerosal content of vaccines, including FDA information.

  National Network for Immunization Information
  From the site: "NNii is committed to providing parents with the most up-to-date, scientifically valid information on immunizations. This section contains easy-to-use information on each of the recommended childhood vaccines, the recommended childhood immunization schedule, tips on using the Web as a source of immunization and health information, links to other helpful sites, and pictures of vaccine-preventable diseases."

  AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS: The Pediatrician's Role in the Diagnosis and Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Children
  From the site: "Primary care physicians have the opportunity, especially within the context of the medical home, to be the first point of contact when parents have concerns about their child's development or behavior. The goal of this policy statement is to help the pediatrician recognize the early symptoms of autism and participate in its diagnosis and management. This statement and the accompanying technical report will serve to familiarize the pediatrician with currently accepted criteria defining the spectrum of autism, strategies used in making a diagnosis, and conventional and alternative interventions."

• 909shot -- National Vaccine Information Center
  From the site: "The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is a national, non-profit educational organization founded in 1982. It is the oldest and largest national organization advocating reformation of the mass vaccination system and is responsible for launching the vaccine safety movement in America in the early 1980’s. Located in Vienna, Virginia, NVIC is dedicated to the prevention of vaccine injuries and deaths through public education. NVIC provides assistance to parents whose children have suffered vaccine reactions; promotes research to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness as well as to identify factors which place individuals at high risk for suffering vaccine reactions; and monitors vaccine research, development, policy-making and legislation. NVIC supports the right of citizens to exercise informed consent and make educated, independent vaccination decisions for themselves and their children." Lots of information on making an informed decision whether or not to vaccinate your child, the diseases, potential harmful effects of the vaccines, and other information.

  Whale.to Vaccine Information
  From the site: "Probably 20% of American children—one youngster in five --- suffers from "development disability". This is a stupefying figure.... We have inflicted it on ourselves... "development disabilities" are nearly always generated by encephalitis. And the primary cause of encephalitis in the USA and other industrialised countries is the childhood vaccination program. To be specific, a large proportion of the millions of US children and adults suffering from autism, seizures, mental retardation, hyperactivity, dyslexia, and other shoots or branches of the hydraheaded entity called "development disabilities", owe their disorders to one or another of the vaccines against childhood diseases." Lots of information on the potentially harmful affects of vaccines.

  ThinkTwice Global Vaccine Institute
  From the site: "Welcome to the Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute website. We offer an extensive selection of uncensored information on childhood shots and other immunizations. Because this is such an important topic, we believe that parents are entitled to a full disclosure of all pertinent data, and the freedom to choose whether or not to vaccinate their children."

  Safe Minds
  From the site: "The Coalition for SAFE MINDs (Sensible Action For Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders) is a new, non-profit organization founded by parents to investigate and raise awareness of the risks to infants and children of exposure to mercury from medical products, including thimerosal in vaccines. SAFE MINDs founders have prepared and compiled a number of research papers on the potential harmful effects of mercury and thimerosal. The findings strongly suggest that these substances are likely causative factors in a number of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention deficit disorder, language delay, and learning difficulties."

  Vaccination Articles by Medical Doctors
  Several articles regarding vaccines, written by medical doctors.

  Gary Null's Vaccination Action File
  Lots of information and articles on vaccines.

  Vaccine/Vaccination/Immunization Dangers
  Lots of information and links on vaccinations.

  Vaccine Dangers and Vested Interests
  From the site: "A retired vaccine researcher goes public on what the pharmaceutical industry and the health authorities don't want us to know: that vaccines are unsafe, untested and one of the greatest frauds of our time."

  No-Mercury
  Comprehensive site about mercury.

  Moms Against Mercury
  From the site: "We want peace of mind that no more children or families will endure this preventable tragedy. We are dedicated to raising awareness for safer and MERCURY FREE vaccines."

  Non-vaccination treatment of tetanus
  Ideas to treat potential tetanus-causing injuries.

  Dr. Tenpenny's Tetanus Info
  Information on tetanus and tetanus vaccine.

  International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology
  From the site: "The IAOMT is a membership organization for dental, medical and research professionals who seek to promote mercury-free dentistry, and raise the standards of scientific biocompatibility in dental practice. Members of this group have, since 1984, examined, chronicled and supported research into the distinctions that can make dentistry more biologically acceptable."

• House Govt Reform Hearings -- THE AUTISM EPIDEMIC--IS THE NIH AND CDC RESPONSE ADEQUATE?
  April 18, 2002

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- THE NATIONAL VACCINE INJURY PROGRAM: IS IT WORKING AS CONGRESS INTENDED?
  November 1 and December 12, 2001

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- AUTISM--WHY THE INCREASED RATES? A ONE-YEAR UPDATE
  April 25 and 26, 2001

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- THE ANTHRAX VACCINE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM--WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
  October 3 and 11, 2000

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- MERCURY IN MEDICINE--ARE WE TAKING UNNECESSARY RISKS?
  July 18, 2000

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- FACA: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND VACCINE DEVELOPMENT--PRESERVING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROCESS
  June 15, 2000

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- AUTISM: PRESENT CHALLENGES, FUTURE NEEDS--WHY THE INCREASED RATES?
  April 6, 2000

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- DEFENSE VACCINES: FORCE PROTECTION OR FALSE SECURITY?
  October 12, 1999

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- COMPENSATING VACCINE INJURIES: ARE REFORMS NEEDED?
  September 28, 1999

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- VACCINES--FINDING THE BALANCE BETWEEN PUBLIC SAFETY AND PERSONAL CHOICE
  August 3, 1999

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- ANTHRAX VACCINE ADVERSE REACTIONS
  July 21, 1999

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- HEPATITIS B VACCINE: HELPING OR HURTING PUBLIC HEALTH?
  May 18, 1999

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- DOD'S MANDATORY ANTHRAX VACCINE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
  April 29, 1999

  House Govt Reform Hearings -- THE ANTHRAX IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
  March 24, 1999

• How to File a VICP Claim
  How to file a vaccine injury claim.

  Vaccine Injury Table -- Compensable Injuries
  Vaccine Injury Table, a list of the compensable vaccine injuries.

  VAERS Public Data Download [Search VAERS Data]
  National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Monthly Statistics Report

  FY 2001 VICP Legislation
  This site is from the Dept of Health and Human Services of the US Federal Government. It gives the changes and proposed changes to the laws affecting the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

• Waters & Kraus, Filing Mercury/Autism Cases [law firm]
  From the site: "Waters & Kraus, LLP, has undertaken to handle and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, claims against manufacturers and distributors of dangerous childhood vaccines that contained the preservative Thimerosal."

  Law firms handling vaccine cases
  From the site: "This section lists lawyers, law firms, and other organizations dedicated to supporting individuals who a) are being harrassed by vaccination authorities, b) are seeking compensation through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, or c) are seeking assistance regarding their religious right to avoid vaccinations."

  Vaccine Injury Alliance
  From the site: "If you believe that you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a vaccination, we may be able to help. We are an alliance of law firms and legal professionals who are committed to helping families in obtaining compensation for the devastating effects of vaccine-related injuries under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and, in some cases, in traditional Civil Litigation against the vaccine manufacturers."

  Wise & Julian PC
  From the site: "In April, 2002, Wise & Julian P.C., based in Alton, Illinois, filed three of the first known civil cases in Illinois or Missouri against drug companies manufacturing thimerosal and vaccines containing it. Wise & Julian is part of a coalition of law firms with extensive personal injury litigation experience filing such cases throughout the nation."

  Conway, Homer, & Chin-Caplan, LLP
  From the site: "The law firm of Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C. specializes in obtaining compensation for persons injured by Tetanus toxoid, Pertussis antigen-containing vaccines (e.g., DTaP, DTP, P, DTP-Hib), Measles, mumps and rubella virus-containing vaccines in any combination (e.g., MMR, MR, M, R), Rubella virus-containing vaccines (e.g., MMR, MR, R), Measles virus-containing vaccines (e.g., MMR, MR, M), Polio live virus-containing vaccines (OPV), Polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide conjugate vaccines, Varicella vaccine, Rotavirus vaccine, Vaccines containing live, oral, rhesus-based rotavirus, Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines. This firm presently represents nearly 1000 adults and children, located in over 50 states who have filed for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Program within the Federal Claims Court."

General Chelation Information

• ** Chelation Overview
  An overview of the chelation process.

  ** Chelation Testimonial
  This is the chelation testimonial for an autistic child who tested with high lead levels. It includes the child's progression through the first five rounds of chelation.

  ** Sources of Different Metals and Elements
  I copied the metals and elements which are tested by DDI as recommended on autism-mercury forum, put them in alphabetical order, and researched information on those items. Includes USRDA, signs of toxicity, environmental sources, dietary sources, chelation/removal ideas, and links for further information.

  Mercury Detox: Information, Tools, and Resources
  From the site: "Up until September 2003, the FILES posted on the Autism-Mercury list were publically accessible, making it easy for people (from anywhere) to get to information. However, yahoo groups has changed its rules, and FILES on yahoo groups can no longer be accessed by people who are not list members. So, I decided to move those FILES which I maintain. This will likely have some other benefits as well, as it gives me a lot more flexibility in how I present things. To begin with, things are arranged somewhat as they were before, and have the same file names as before, but I expect that may change over time."

  The Dangers of Toxic Metals
  From the site: "The study of toxic metals is part of nutrition and toxicology, areas not emphasized in medical schools. For this reason, these important causes of disease are accorded little attention in conventional mainstream medicine. This article focuses on the extent of toxic metal problems,­ sources of toxic metals, symptoms and how to remove them."

  Success Stories of children who have been chelated for mercury and other metals
  From the site: "This file contains a list of posts which contain "progress reports" about chelation. Most are reports on chlidren with Autism Spectrum Disorders (autism; aspergers; PDD; etc). A few are about adults (as noted)."

  Frequently Asked Questions About Chelation
  Frequently asked questions about chelation, testing methods, different chelating agents including non-prescription, and other information. This address keeps changing on me, so if this link does not work for you, go to the Yahoo autism-mercury link below, then go to the files section and look for the FAQ document.

  ARI Options for Metal Toxicity
  February 2005 Consensus Position Paper

  Detox and Liver Support
  A good site about the body's detox process and how to support the liver.

  "Amalgam Illness:" Diagnosis and Treatment of Mercury Poisoning, Fibromyalgia, Allergies, Chemical
  From the site: "A wide variety of debilitating and supposedly incurable conditions may actually be due to chronic mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning can be easily cured if it is recognized. These conditions are seldom cured because mercury poisoning is believed to be rare. It is not. It is quite common. Thus, many people suffer needlessly."

  Hair Test Interpretation: Finding Hidden Toxicities
  From the site: "Hair Test Interpretation: Finding Hidden Toxicities is a practical book. The book starts out telling you how to interpret a hair test for mercury and other heavy metals. It provides a step by step discussion of this with figures to make this easy to do. It gives examples using actual hair test results from real people."

  Dr. Amy Holmes -- Chelation of Mercury for the Treatment of Autism
  Dr. Amy Holmes site on the chelation of mercury for the treatment of autism.

  Buttar Autism Treatment Protocol
  TD-DMPS Chelation Protocol.

  Dr. Buttar's Protocol
  TD-DMPS and Glutathione Protocol.

  Iron: Too much of a good thing
  A good article on iron overload.

  IP6 and Iron Detox
  A good article on using IP6 for excess iron removal.

• Yahoo! Groups : Autism-Mercury
  From the site: "To discuss current issues related to the increasing incidence of autism and the potential link between excessive mercury exposure via thimerosal in infant vaccines."

  Yahoo! Groups : KidsChelationDetoxGroup
  From the site: "This group is for exchanging information, education, and support for families wanting to reduce or remove toxins from their children in an effort to their improve health. The focus is in helping each family to find the right solution for their situation; not focusing on how the toxic situation came about but rather what practical measures can be considered now. This is intended as a positive resource for discussion on all types of substances that might be considered a toxin for particular individuals, the alternatives available, and understanding the basic principles involved in detoxification. Please refrain from the politics and activism usually associated with this topic. This semi-moderated, volunteer group is dedicated to the work of improving people's well-being."

  Yahoo! Groups : Chelating Kids
  From the site: "Forum for patients using the DAN protocol through a physician for discussing all things that go along with having an autistic/ mercury poisoned child... gf/cf diet, supplements, chelation protocol, etc. A place for encouragement, and friendship!"

  Yahoo! Groups : Pfeiffer Autism Patients
  From the site: "This group is for patients and parents of patients who are being treated using the autism treatment protocol at the Pfeiffer Treatment Center. It is also for anyone who is interested in this treatment protocol. Examples of discussion topics are innovative methods to get kids to take their supplements, MT Promoter as Chelation Therapy, lessons learned during treatment, effectiveness of the other supplements (CLO,etc) Parents/patients should feel free to discuss their perceptions of their Pfeiffer Treatment Center experience but those with differing opinions must be respectful of each other."

• ** Anti-Viral Overview
  General information about virus issues in autism.

  ** Virus Information
  Lots of information about virus issues in autism.

  ** High Dose Vitamin A Protocol
  The first section of this page is information on the high dose vitamin A protocol recommended by Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless for eliminating measles virus in the body of certain children. The second section of this page is my son's experience, and another child's experience, with that protocol.

  ** Anti-Viral Recovery Story
  This is a very detailed account of using olive leaf extract [an anti-viral] and the benefits it caused. There are other anti-viral recovery stories on my Stories of Recovery page [see link at the top and bottom of this page] but this one is very detailed so I am including it here.

  Dr. Mary Megson home page
  From the site: "This study of 60 autistic children and their families suggests that inserting a G-alpha protein defect, namely the pertussis toxin in the D.P.T. vaccine, into genetically at-risk children causes autism. This toxin separates the G-alpha protein from retinoid receptors. Those most at risk report a family history of at least one parent with a pre-existing G-alpha protein defect, exhibited in disorders such as night blindness, pseudohypoparathyroidism or adenoma of the thyroid or pituitary gland. This hypothesis asserts that treating these children with natural cis forms of Vitamin A [cod liver oil, for example] may have the effect of reconnecting the hippocampal retinoid receptor pathways that are critical for vision, sensory perception, language processing and attention."

  Dr. Megson: Vitamin A Research
  Dr. Megson's study of vitamin A.

  Dr. Megson: Vitamin A Frequently Asked Questions
  Dr. Megson's frequently asked questions.

  Cod Liver Oil to Heal Autism
  From the site: ""When these children get the MMR vaccine, their vitamin A stores are depleted and they cannot compensate for blocked pathways. Lack of vitamin A, which has been called “the anti-infective agent,” leaves them immunosuppressed. They lack cell-mediated immunity. T cell activation, important for long term immune memory, requires 14-hydroxy retro-retinol. On cod liver oil, the only natural source of this natural substance, the children get well. The parasympathetic nervous system is blocked by the second G protein defect."

  What is a Virus?
  Information on the nature of viruses.

  Enzymes and Viruses
  Information on enzymes and viruses.

  PANDAS site
  From the site: "PANDAS, is an abbreviation for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Steptococcal Infections. The term is used to describe a subset of children who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD) and/or tic disorders such as Tourette's Syndrome, and in whom symptoms worsen following strep. infections such as "Strep throat" and Scarlet Fever."

  WebPediatrics site on PANDAS
  From the site: "Controversial and still highly contentious concepts of PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococci) and PITAND (Paediatric Infection-triggered Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders) were introduced by A. J. Allen and Swedo et al. in the late nineties. The premise brought forward by these researchers, that certain mental illnesses (e.g. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorders including Tourette's syndrome) can be directly caused by an infection with a common infectious agent (PANDAS: Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus) or be a result of an auto-immune reaction following the infection with some other common infectious agents (PITAND: viruses, Mycoplasma, etc.), severely challenges a century of unquestioned Freudian devotion of the medical community. In a simple language, theories of Allen and Swedo are bringing the mental illness back to its biological roots and essentially define it as a physical illness with mental symptoms."

  More PANDAS Information
  A collection of information regarding PANDAS.

  More PANDAS Information
  Another site with PANDAS info.

  Low Dose Naltrexone
  From the site: "FDA-approved naltrexone, in a low dose, can boost the immune system - helping those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and autoimmune diseases."

  Neuro-Immune Dysfunction Syndromes
  From the site: "The NIDS Research Institute, which consists of the NIDS Parents Coalition and the NIDS Scientific Board, is dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of the likely connection between neuro-immune and/or auto-immune dysfunction and conditions such as Autism, ADD, Alzheimer's, ALS, CFS/CFIDS, MS and other immune-mediated diseases. The Institute is also committed to facilitating access to treatment options and research studies for families suffering from these disease processes. It will strive to fulfill this mission by working in cooperation with Neuro-Immune Technologies Inc., a research integration company dedicated to the development of new treatment options for this population."

  International Lyme Disease
  Articles and information on lyme disease

  LIA: Lyme Inducted Autism
  From the site: "1 out of 150 children are diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many of these children have also been diagnosed with Lyme Disease/borrelia related complex, but most remain undiagnosed. It is estimated that up to 90% of children with autism may be also infected with Lyme Disease/Borrelia however, since testing is difficult, current research shows that 20-30% of these children harbor this bacteria. This number would represent over 150,000 children in the United States alone. Most of these children have never even been bitten by a tick. Parents have no idea how their child would have contracted this bacteria."

  Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation
  From the site: "Autism-A Type of Lyme Disease"

  Center for Complex Infectious Diseases
  From the site: "The primary mission of CCID is to determine the nature, origin, disease associations, modes of transmission, methods of iagnosis and responses to therapy of complex infectious diseases, and to disseminate such information. CCID is currently specializing in the detection and characterization of viruses which have undergone a "stealth" adaptation to avoid elimination by the immune system. It has now been scientifically proven that stealth viruses do, indeed, exist and can be at the root of many multi-system neuro-degenrative illnesses, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, attention deficit disorder, autism and other diseases causing behavorial changes."

  Dr. Michael Goldberg -- Neuroimmune Doctor
  Site includes a large presentation on immunological causes and treatments of autism, ADHD, and CFS.

  Yahoo! Group: Neuro Immune Dysfunction Syndromes
  From the site: The NIDS list is an information and support forum for families affected by Neuro Immune Dysfunction Syndromes, including Autism, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, CFS/CFIDS, MDD, PDD, and others, and who are using or considering the NIDS protocol."

  Yahoo! Group: Nasal Spray Methylcobalamin and Valtrex
  From the site: "This group, moderated by Stan Kurtz, offers support for people who are interested in using nasal spray Methylcobalamin, Valtrex, or diet for chronic illness including autism, ADHD, fibromyalgia, asthma, eczema, chronic fatigue, and others."

• NAET
  From the site: "Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques, also known as NAET, are a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to eliminate allergies of all types and intensities using a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture/acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, nutritional, and kinesiological disciplines of medicine."

  Bioset
  From the site: "BioSET™ is a revolutionary new system of healing. It weaves together the medical disciplines of east and west in a unique new combination. Dr. Ellen Cutler's thirty years of clinical research have grounded the principles into a tested set of protocols. This new and revolutionary method combines beneficial aspects of chiropractic therapeutics, acupuncture theory, homeopathic therapeutics, nutrition, enzyme therapy, muscle testing, electromagnetic testing, and allergy/sensitivity testing and elimination."

  Bioset Food Allergen Kit
  From the site: "Bioset Food Allergen Kit is a collection of 24 vials containing homeopathic dilutions of common nutritional or biological substances."

• National Center for Homeopathy
  From the site: "Homeopathy is a system of medicine that is based on the Law of Similars. The truth of this law has been verified experimentally and clinically for the last 200 years.... How does the concept of homeopathy differ from that of conventional medicine? Very simply, homeopathy attempts to stimulate the body to recover itself."

  Homeopathy Book List
  A list of books about homeopathy.

  Chiari Institute
  Information on chiari malformation, which occurs occasionally in autism.

  Autism Chiari Link
  Information on the Chiari brain malformation.

  The Upledger Institute
  Cranial Sacral Therapy

  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy general info.

  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  From the site: "Because of the recognition Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is finally receiving and the many questions potential users have when trying to learn about HBOT, we have put this manual together in an attempt to make your education on HBOT easier. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), or more appropriately, High Dosage Oxygen Therapy (HDOT) is fast moving to the forefront as one of the most successful therapies for many medical conditions, especially in the areas of brain injury which involve anoxia."

  Yahoo! Group: HBOTherapyforAutism · Autism and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  From the site: "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is fast becoming one of the more successful therapies for children with Autism. Autism is a neurological injury whether caused by toxicity, birth injury or unknown. Some amazing results are being obtained, especially with young children. It is time to begin discussing this option and learning from other parents who have tried it."