Autism - Support - Health Insurance - Research/Studies

Applied Behavioral Analysis, change in diet, and vitamin supplements are some of the strongest and most recognized aides (by parents) in helping�autistic patients are not clinically studied and or recognized.� Our government should put forth the same effort it does with any other condition.� Especially now that there seems to be an epidemic. From 1 in 10,000 some years ago to 1 in 166 today.� This should be everyone�s concern.� We need health coverage for our children but can not get any because no formal studies are being done on what works and what just pacifies the conditions on the spectrum.� The claim is always "there are no clinical studies to prove..."�� Well, why not?� Why is it we have to come out of pocket with no support and try things until we find what is good for our child.� Why is it that we get no guidance and help from the same people who administer treatment to other conditions?� Is autism not recognized?� Make the government stand up and do something.....Please.� We need funding for research so we can have a direction to go.� They say there is no treatment or cure, but parents around the world will attest to similar benefits from same treatments learned from other parents.� Do we have to do this on our own?� Help us please.� Parents, friends and associates of people on the spectrum.

Kim Polk, mother of autistic child