In the well publicized case of 9 year old Hannah Polig much was brought to light about the autism and vaccine theory. On Sunday June 29th government health agencies, including the FDA and the CDC, and the NIH met in Indianapolis to discuss whether cellular diseases known as mitochondrial disorders should be considered in their autism research.

Findings released on Friday provided evidence leaning toward a link in the autism/vaccine theory. Testing done on infant macaque monkeys showed that some, when administered the vaccines officially recommended by the CDC and the AAP, exhibited autism-like symptoms. These findings were presented at the recent International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) and described the biological changes and sometimes altered behavior in the vaccinated macaques.

In an extraordinary ruling, U.S. Court of Federal Claims has ruled in favor of a child alleged to have regressed into autism as a result of vaccinations.

Dr. Paul Shattock will address Autism in Mann members in addition to presenting to medical professionals and caregivers. Dr. Shaddock has conducted research on environmental triggers, and how diet can assist the control of symptoms of autism.
Dr Paul Shattock was a lecturer in pharmacy but left to concentrate on research into the condition.

Dr Shattock also has a son afflicted with ASD.

To assist parents seeking diagnosis and assistance with Austism Spectrum Disorder, a new and long overdue center will open in Northwest Florida. In the near future the Sacred Heart Autism Center in Pensacola, Florida will provide training for pediatricians to help them spot early signs of the disorder. It will also give them one place in which they can go for referrals, in addition to providing services for children diagnosed with ASD thru their teenage years, and beyond.

Although strong evidence supports the theory that autism spectum disorders is primarily a genetic disorder, clinical geneticists continue to struggle to provide a genetic diagnosis and counseling services. A new three tiered process may help them in diagnosing future cases.