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http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071124/NEWS/71124006/-1/LIFE04Clinton stresses commitment to autismBy JENNIFER JACOBS • REGISTER STAFF WRITER • November 24, 2007    *Sioux City, Ia. – People with autism would see $700 million a year in spending for more research for cures and services if Hillary Clinton is elected, the Democratic presidential candidate said today.“It’s time we had a government and a president that recognized the seriousness of autism and addressed it head-on,” Clinton told a crowd of more than 300 in Sioux City, a town evenly divided between Democratic, Republican and independent voters. “We can help people with autism live rich and full lives.”The alarming increase in autism in America was the topic of Clinton’s first post-Thanksgiving visit to Iowa, a state where she plans to devote much more time between now and Christmas.AdvertisementClinton said she would like to see an autism task force, grants for services for adults, teacher training, and a new national assistance center.The number of people with autism is growing far faster than the options for treatment, Clinton said. She said she wants to invest more on tracking the possible causes of autism.“I believe there are environmental triggers,” she said.Clinton said people are exposed to thousand of chemicals. “They are in the carpets. They are in the paints. They are in the clothes we wear,” she said.Democrat Sally Pederson told the audience that when her 24-year-old son, Autry, was diagnosed when he was 2, she’d never heard of autism.The number of diagnoses have jumped from 1 in 10,000 in 1993 to 1 in 150 in 2007, said said Pederson, a former lieutenant governor of Iowa. now has his own apartment and a job and recently purchased his first car.“Thank you for your leadership,” said Pederson, who intends to caucus for Clinton.Clinton’s plan would include a task force, that would include people from the autism community, that would be charged with identifying gaps in evidence-based biomedical research, behavioral treatments, and services for children and adults with autism.A grant program would offer money for adults with autism, including for job training, housing, and transition services for young people leaving school.She would expand access to care immediately after diagnosis. Intensive intervention as soon as possible following diagnosis yields the best outcomes, but too often, children have to wait for months, Clinton said.There would be more money for school districts to provide teacher training. “A lot of teachers get no training whatsoever,” Clinton said.And the national technical assistance center would be a clearinghouse of information about autism treatments, interventions and services. The information would accessible to the public through the Internet.One of Clinton’s on-stage guests in Sioux City was Jane Seely, whose daughter Sara Seely has autism. The younger Seely asked Clinton a question about pollution and deforestation during a campaign stop earlier this week in Vinton.Jane Seely said Sara hopes to be invited to Washington, D.C. if Clinton is elected.“You will be invited to the inauguration, no doubt about it,” Clinton answered, laughing.In your voiceRead reactions to this storyReport item as: (required) XComment: (optional)User Image  rolson wrote:Mrs Clinton promoted childhood vaccines vigorously during her husband's 8 years in the White House, before he became President and ever since he left the White House. If she were sincere in her desire to find the cause and cure for Autism, she would not be looking at "environmental" causes for starters.Did anyone hear her mention the possibility of vaccines causing Autism? There are currently 75+ vaccines that pediatricians force on their patients with more on the way. How the hell did we ever survive childhood without 75 vaccines in our systems? Mrs Clinton needs to answer a few questions before I begin to believe her on this issue.11/24/2007 7:24 PM CST on Des Moines RegisterRecommend Report AbuseUser Image  Linder wrote:Was this a particular issue Mrs. Clinton worked for during their eight years in the White House or is this another of her convenient concerns? She is so transparent and I am so tired of hearing issues being exploited for votes that I am watching the Food Channel non-stop.11/24/2007 7:02 PM CST on Des Moines RegisterRecommend Report AbuseUser Image  Goodenow76 wrote:Wow, Hillary is against autism. Are her opponents for it?11/24/2007 5:51 PM CST on Des Moines RegisterRecommend (2) Report AbuseUser Image  kad7777 wrote:In these troubled and dire time we live in, Joe Biden, to me, encompasses all that we desperately need for our nation:1) Intelligence2) Experience in ALL phases of government3) Strength4) Respect from world leaders5) Diplomacy6) Command of issues7) Solutions to problems that face our nation8) Honesty9) Integrity10) Respect and trust from his peers11) Respect and trust from the people who follow him12) an EXPERT in foreign policyJoe Biden certainly meets ALL of the criteria above.I pray and hope every day that Mr. & Mrs. America, the people of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina know in their hearts, that if we lose Joe Biden, we'll have lost one of the best Presidents our nation will ever have.Please watch a video I produced to show my support for Senator Biden. If you support him, please send the link below to family and friends, and ask them to do the same.http://youtube.com/watch?v=OtGCaqOdIJ411/24/2007 5:28 PM CST on Des Moines RegisterRecommend Report AbuseUser Image  rolson wrote:I cannot stand by and listen to this kind of "two-faced" talk from Clinton or anyone else. It makes no difference to me who's doing it. The important thing is for parents to research the vaccine dangers thoroughly even though many pediatricians will tell you "not to believe anything you read on the Internet about vaccines." Advocate for your children even if the pediatrician gets mad and they do. It's never ceased to amaze me that a medical doctor would want to force any medical treatment on a patient who has reservations? Ask questions. Don't accept your doctor's word only! If you choose to vaccinate your child, do it responsibly if there is such a thing, but at least spread them out for less risk.Autism risk is higher in boys than girls for some reason. So parents of male babies should take particular care when choosing to vaccinate.11/24/2007 5:22 PM CSTOn Nov 24, 2007, at 8:08 PM, Maurine Meleck wrote:Lin,I bought the bumper sticker off the internet years ago.maurinelin wessels <linwessels > wrote:Lujene, It's okay.  You're entitled to your opinion, especially when you're right!  Clinton is a facade in our (hubby and me) opinion.  There is no way on God's green Earth she doesn't know AND understand what has happened to our children.  Oh, how I wish I'd been in Sioux City!!  She would have heard the words of one really pissed off MAMA!!! My husband wonders if she's heard what Senator McCain has done by meeting with us???  Senator McCain is light years ahead in how to best affect change on behalf of our injured children, as well as, how he can actually HELP THEM!!  Not that Hillary couldn't do the same... Where can I get one of those bumper stickers??  My husband likes it when I'm misbehaved -tee hee hee!! Linlujeneclark  wrote:My apologies to the ACHAMP list - I thought I was replying to Bob privately..Lujene"Well-behaved women rarely make history!" [ACHAMP] Clinton unveils another autism plan J. KrakowAttorney http://news./s/ap/20071124/ap_po/clinton_autism_1 & printer=1;_ylt=A0WTcVyvnEhHyYQBfiNh24cAClinton unveils autism plan By AMY LORENTZEN, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 18 minutes ago Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday pledged to help autistic families by boosting funding for research and education to $700 million a year. "Driven by their love and devotion, mothers and fathers across the country have raised awareness, demanded funding, and opened our eyes to the needs of so many children," she told a crowd of hundreds gathered at the E. Marshall Boys Club of Sioux City . "It's up to us to reclaim the future for our children, and ensure that every child can live up to his or her God-given potential." She said when it comes to autism, "we don't know how to cure it, and we don't even know the best ways to treat it." "I think it's time we had a government and a president who recognized the seriousness of autism and addressed it head-on," Clinton said. The number of autism diagnoses has risen from one in 10,000 in 1993, to one in 150 in 2007 — or about 25,000 children diagnosed with autism each year, Clinton said. She called the disorder a national health crisis, saying it costs the nation at least $35 billion each year. Clinton outlined her years helping children with autism, including co-sponsoring legislation called the Combating Autism Act in 2006, and earlier this year the Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act. She criticized President Bush for refusing to fully fund such efforts. If she's elected, Clinton said she would also take other autism initiatives including: • Expanding research to identify the causes of autism, including potential environmental reasons. • Improving education and early detection and intervention, including creating a task force to investigate autism treatments and services. • Training for teachers to instruct children with autism. Lee Grossman, president and CEO of the Autism Society of America, said the investment America makes in early identification, services and support "will create opportunities for these individuals to contribute meaningfully in our society — as is their right." "Senator Clinton's plan is a very important step in that direction," Grossman said in a statement provided by Clinton 's campaign. Clinton used the opportunity to talk about health care. She said families dealing with conditions such as autism find that "often times insurance is so expensive you can't afford it, or the insurance doesn't cover the very thing you need it for." The universal health care plan she's proposed would help all families, including those dealing with autism, to afford quality health care — as good as what members of Congress are getting, she said. "Parents will no longer be burdened by unmanageable premiums just because their children have autism," Clinton said. Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make your homepage.____________________________________________________________________________________Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make your homepage.http://www./r/hsBe a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside . See how.Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make your homepage.