Why did the chicken cross the road?

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Why did the chicken cross the road? or Why did ASA, all these years anti-biomed, decide to partner with the Autism Research Institute? Here is the result of a little market research that may provide a clue.The following is a listing of the top 5 autism email discussion lists on groups by membership size. It's like an intelligence test question. Which one of the 5 does not fit the group and you will understand why the ASA is seeing the light about biomedical treatment of autism. (By the way, this list, EOHarm is in the top 25 out of nearly 2,000 total! Not bad for being only a year and a half old.)

GFCFKids

9904 Members,

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This list is unmoderated and unrestricted. 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. We hope that the discussions will include

practical information and tips on following a GFCF(etc) diet;

scientific research and opinion; the latest developments in

understanding GFCF(etc) diet-related health problems; your personal

stories and experiences with ...(more)

6708 Members,

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To discuss current issues related to the increasing incidence of autism

& the potential link between excessive mercury exposure via

thimerosal in infant vaccines. Topics include: mercury detoxification

("chelation"), mercury-related issues/news, and vaccination-related issues/news. Most members are parents of children with autism,

aspergers, ADD, ADHD, PDD, PDD-NOS, SID, oppositional defiance

disorder, apraxia, speech disorders, and/or other related symptoms.

There are many labels: you are ...(more)

6132 Members,

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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. ...(more)

chelatingkids2

4225 Members,

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"The Chelation Kid" may be viewed at http://www.sunnyfundays.com/

daily, beginning 7/17/06 THIS LIST IS FOR PARENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS OF

CHILDREN WHO ARE ACTIVELY CHELATING WITH A DOCTOR , OR WHO HAVE AN

APPOINTMENT PENDING TO BEGIN CHELATION. THIS IS NOT AN INFORMATION ONLY

SITE. If you are just starting this journey and looking for

information, then below are some links that we hope will be of some

help to you: If you are simply seeking information about the DAN!

protocol and/ or chelation, ...(more)

VerbalBehavior

3926 Members,

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The focus of this list is teaching verbal behavior (VB) within a

program of applied behavior analysis (ABA). B.F. Skinner's 1957

analysis of verbal behavior looked at the functions of language over

its forms, and described numerous verbal operants, or units of

language. ABA/VB in this context addresses difficulties in the

development of communication seen in most individuals with autism and other related disabilities, in part by emphasizing functional language and tying it to motivational ...(more)The top four bio-medical groups total about 270,000 members. Given the huge volume of email each list generates it is highly doubtful there is much overlap of list membership. This is where the autism community is today: biomedical, biomedical, biomedical. That we have to drag CAN and Autism Speaks kicking and screaming to represent our interests medically and politically is absurd. Let us make 2007 the year we hold these research fundraisers' feet to the fire: Put the money up for research and treatment relevant to the autism community or close up!