Can Autism be Cured or Managed?

Can Autism be Cured or Managed?

“Your child is autistic.” No parent wants to hear those words. But if they do, treating their child’s autism becomes paramount. Some parents, including advocate and actress Jenny McCarthy, claim to have cured their children’s autism through natural methods. But others insist we should be more focused on managing the disorder than pursuing something elusive. When it comes to autism, what’s the real diagnosis?

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Is "Recovery" A Better Term?
- From Assoc For Science in Autism Treatment
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By Association for Science in Autism Treatment - Dr. David Celiberti, President

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  • sobug91
    recovery?

    I have the proof its not recovery its returning to who they were before they were poisioned from the mercury. They are being the child they can be with all the damage that was done to them. give me a break children who live all over different parts of the world have the same story do the home work. Kathy andys mom.

    - sobug91 August 31, 2008 10:43PM

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