Autism - The Silent Epidemic
News article by Avia Ustanny describes findings that as many as one in ten children born in Jamaica are now diagnosed with spectrum disorders. Published in the Jamaica Gleaner.
Epidemiology Report of Autism in California
Report to the Legislature on the principal findings of a pilot study conducted by UC Davis researchers. Findings indicate that the increase in autism cannot be explained by artificial factors, such as misclassification and criteria changes.
M.I.N.D. Institute News: Dr. David G. Amaral Testi
Testimony given before the US House Committee on Government Reform outlines the link between vaccines and the possible epidemic. Features summary of research findings
Parents Ask Role Of Vaccines in Autism Epidemic
Report by the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) and the Autism Research Institute (ARI) calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to launch a collaborative effort to investigate the possible relationship between vaccines and the epidemic.
The Autism Epidemic
Provides a summary of the debate concerning the increase in the incidence this developmental disability. Features quotes from newspaper articles and interviews.
The Autism Epidemic: Is the NIH and CDC Response A
US Congressman Dan Burton notes the dramatic rise in the cases of infantile autism. Report features an outline of challenges to government agencies.