Category Archives: Autism
Are Autistic Children Vulnerable to Obesity?
We are currently looking for parents of autistic fraternal twins, because we believe that there may be a link between the disorder and the drug terbutaline, also known as Brethine, Bricanyl and Brethaire. Our firm is looking for fraternal twins, because they share 50 percent of their DNA with their siblings, but face the same exposures during gestation, meaning they share exposure to all substances with their mother including to potentially harmful drugs like terbutaline. Unfortunately, autism is a tragic diagnosis for children and parents. The disorder can lead to physical and mental problems, which may require expensive physical therapy and rehabilitation. Sadly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that one in 68 children now has autism—a 30 percent increase over the previous two years. In addition to developmental delays, a new study has indicated that children with autism are also more likely to be obese or…
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Do Your Children Suffer From Autism? Abuse Cases Becoming More Prevalent
According to the National Autistic Society (NAS), half of the adults living in the United Kingdom with autism say that someone they know has abused them. The nonprofit said that a survey of 1,300 people with autism showed that more than half had been abused by someone they considered a friend. The group said that this is causing many people with autism to stay at home, because they are afraid of being harassed. The Daily Mail reported that 37 percent of those surveyed also said that they had been manipulated into doing something they did not want to do, while 44 percent said they were afraid of facing abuse outside of the house. A quarter of those polled told the NAS that they have had possessions or money stolen. Two-thirds of those polled said that they require assistance to wash, dress and feed themselves. “We have heard deeply distressing stories…
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FDA Sends Out Warning About Unproven Autism Treatments
According to DisabilityScoop.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning the public that many products claiming to treat or cure autism do not work and may present serious health risks. The agency sent out a notice at the end of April to consumers saying that it has warned several companies that they may face legal action if they do not stop selling products to people while using false or misleading information. The letter notice reportedly contained information about five therapies, which the FDA said might “carry significant health risks” and commonly rely on false claims: chelation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, miracle mineral solution, detoxifying clay baths and CocoKefir probiotics products. The agency noted that while there are forms of legitimate therapy and interventions that can help with symptoms or behaviors when it comes to autism, the public should be aware of claims about cures or significant improvements in advertising. “Existing…
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