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Living with Autism or Aspergers Syndrome definitely isn`t an easy ride, you will want plenty of information and support and for many you have to strive for it.

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  • Kaia's Page - A mother believes the autistic spectrum disorder that manifested later in her child's life was caused by an immunization she recieved as a baby.
  • MMR Links to 170 Cases of Autism - Dr. Andrew Wakefield identified 170 cases of autism and bowel disease in children who had the triple-dose injection. (January 21, 2001)
  • No Points For Trying - Points out errors and misinformation about vaccines on NBC's week long series on autism.
  • NPR : Autism - There appears to be a rise in the number of children being diagnosed with autism. This neurobiological disorder can interfere with a child's ability to communicate, learn and fit in with others. A growing number of parents who care for these children believe that vaccines are to blame for the disorder, and went to Capitol Hill to testify before a House committee. NPR's Michelle Trudeau and Vicky Que report on the vaccine connection to autism (there's no credible scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism), and the research into other possible causes, such as genetics. [12:52 Realaudio broadcast] (April 6, 2000)
  • NPR : Commentary: Autism and Vaccination - A panel of experts affiliated with the National Academy of Sciences says mercury in vaccines is not causing a rise in childhood autism. But many advocates for children's health aren't convinced. Commentator David Ropeik wonders if they've closed their minds to the facts. [2:49 Realaudio broadcast] (June 11, 2004)
  • NPR : Homeland Security Provision Bars Lawsuits Against Drug Maker - A last-minute addition to the Homeland Security Act effectively cancels more than 200 lawsuits against drug maker Eli Lilly. The cases involve children whose autism may be tied to a vaccine developed by Lilly. NPR's Julie Rovner reports. [3:53 Realaudio broadcast] (December 3, 2002)
  • NPR : MMR Autism - NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on a new study showing no link between a commonly used childhood vaccine and autism. The 14-year-long study in California kindergartens failed to find an association between a rise in reported autism cases in the state and the MMR vaccine. The research appears in the Journal of the American Medical Association. [4:13 Realaudio broadcast] (March 6, 2001)
  • NPR : Researcher Denies Link of Vaccines to Autism - A New York Times Magazine article says a prominent vaccine researcher became concerned about the safety of some childhood inoculations. But the researcher says his views on a link with autism have been misrepresented. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [3:35 Realaudio broadcast] (November 11, 2002)

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