Publication and Website References

Nataf, Robert, Corrine Skorupka, Lorene Amet, Alain Lam, Anthea Springbett, & Richard Lathe. "Porphyrinuria in Childhood Autistic Disorder: Implications for Environmental Toxicity." Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 214, no. 2 (July 15, 2006): 99-108.

www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/faq_prevalence.htm

www.marthaherbert.com

www.rdiconnect.com

Further Reading

Bock, Kenneth, & Cameron Stauth. Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders. New York: Ballantine Books, 2008.

Gutstein, Steven E. The RDI Book: Forging New Pathways for Autism, Asperger's and PDD with the Relationship Development Intervention Program. Houston: Connections Center Publishing, 2009.

Herbert, Martha R. "Autism: A Brain Disorder, or a Disorder that Affects the Brain?" Clinical Neuropsychiatry 2, no. 6 (December 2005): 354-79.

Jepson, Bryan, & Jane Johnson. Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians. Boulder, Colorado: Sentient Publications, 2007.

Kirby, David. Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2005.

McCarthy, Jenny, & Jerry Kartzinel. Healing and Preventing Autism: A Complete Guide. New York: Dutton, 2009.

Sears, Robert. The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child. New York: Little, Brown, and Company, 2007.

Websites of Interest

www.autism.com/ari

www.generationrescue.com

www.nationalautismassociation.com

www.tacanow.com

Alexandra Solomon, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist at the Family Institute at Northwestern University and clinical lecturer in the Master of Science in Family Therapy Program at Northwestern. Contact: alexandrahs@comcast.net. Tell us what you think about this article by e-mail at letters@psychnetworker.org, or at www.psycho
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