New National Autism Baby Tooth Study

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“There is a new national research study by Professor Jim (recently on Dateline) to measure the level of toxic metals in baby teeth of children with autism spectrum disorders and typically-developing children (unrelated to those with autism). Baby teeth form during pregnancy and the first few years of life, so they measure the total exposure to toxic metals during that time. His pilot study (submitted for publication) found that children with autism had 2-3x as much mercury in their baby teeth as typical children. If you would like to participate, please go to www.eas.asu.edu/~autism for more information and an application form. There is a cost of $200 to participate in the study for non-Arizona residents, but a limited number of scholarships are available thanks to the Autism Research Institute.†B. ProfessorDepartment of Chemical and Materials EngineeringArizona State UniversityPO Box 876006Tempe, AZ 85287-6006(480) 965-3316(480) 965-0037 (fax)

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on a national study related to autism. FYI - please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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“There is a new national research study by Professor Jim (recently on Dateline) to measure the level of toxic metals in baby teeth of children with autism spectrum disorders and typically-developing children (unrelated to those with autism). Baby teeth form during pregnancy and the first few years of life, so they measure the total exposure to toxic metals during that time. His pilot study (submitted for publication) found that children with autism had 2-3x as much mercury in their baby teeth as typical children. If you would like to participate, please go to www.eas.asu.edu/~autism for more information and an application form. There is a cost of $200 to participate in the study for non-Arizona residents, but a limited number of scholarships are available thanks to the Autism Research Institute.†B. ProfessorDepartment of Chemical and Materials EngineeringArizona State UniversityPO Box 876006Tempe, AZ 85287-6006(480) 965-3316(480) 965-0037 (fax)