Released on = April 9, 2007, 1:01 am

Press Release Author = Lourdes Salvador / MCS America

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Salvador and other members of MCS America suggest that
patients take the time to learn about autism and research vaccination safety.

Press Release Body = Salem, NY - The Autism Society of America (2007) defines autism
as a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three
years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal
functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction
and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show
difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and
leisure or play activities.

Autism currently affects 1 in 150 children according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (2007) and is one of five disorders known as Pervasive
Developmental Disorders (PDD) which include: Autistic Disorder, Asperger\'s Disorder,
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), Rett\'s Disorder, and PDD-Not Otherwise
Specified (PDD-NOS).

Parents across the world have come forth blaming their childrens\' autism on the MMR
vaccination, which contains thimerosal, a form of mercury. Though it is
controversial whether there is any connection, the reality is that the symptoms of
autism are nearly identical to those of mercury poisoning (Bernard et al, 2000).
Futher, it may well be a form of toxic injury, or multiple chemical sensitivity
(MCS).

Slimak performed a study of in 49 autistic children. \"Elimination of food-related
reactions entirely allowed effects of environmental chemicals to be thoroughly
studied indefinitely in the absence of food-related symptoms. Initially unaffected
by social contexts, the autistic subjects acted out the ways they were affected by
their environment without the altering effects of societal influences; and severity
of the adverse effects made observation and study easier. There was a strong
correlation (P<.000) between environmental exposure levels and autistic symptoms and
behaviors. There appeared to be nothing inherently wrong with autistic children
studied. The children in the program (universal diet and clean room) returned to
normal physically, in temperament, in awareness of surroundings and others, in
emotions and empathy, and in ability to learn. Based on the results of the present
study, a broad spectrum of severe and chronic autistic symptoms appear to be
environmentally based, apparently caused by chronic exposure to volatile organic
compounds, and appear to be fully reversible in the proper environment\" (Simak,
2003, Abstract).

Salvador and other members of MCS America suggest that patients take the time to
learn about autism and research vaccination safety. \"There is too much coincidence
in the increase of autism and other neurodevopment disorders since the inception of
vaccinatiions. These conditions were virtually unheard of before vaccines become
commonplace. This is truly an epidemic situation," said Lourdes Salvador, President
of MCS America. "Autism is now known in every race, every income level, every
education level, and both genders."

Reference:

Autism Society of America. Retrieved on April 8, 2007 from:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename

Web Site = http://www.mcs-america.org

Contact Details = Contact: Lourdes Salvador
Address: 13 Vale Street, Salem, NY 12864
Phone: 213-985-3096
Email: admin@mcs-america.org
Website: www.mcs-america.org