CuringAutismBlog

For at least a decade, it has been accepted that autism is caused by a genetic predisposition combined with environmental assault, presumably from the toxins that form the background our modern life, in the air and in the water.

The April 2007 article in Discover Magazine took a quick tour of recent research on autism, looking at various researchers who are working on molecular-biological approaches to the question of exactly what causes autism. It discusses protocols recommended by the organization Defeat Autism Now, including detoxification and a variety of interventions. It discusses a study by Dr. Jill James at the University of Arkansas that supports the idea that genetic mutations in autistic children are causing disruption in a major metabolic pathway -- this one for glutathione. The glutathione pathway is related to the methylation pathway targeted by Dr. Amy Yasko. Dr. Jill James' work is moving at the normal pace of research, too slow to be of benefit to my own children.

Finally the article describes Dr. Amy Yasko's work, focusing on supporting the methylation pathway with nutritional supplements, emphasizing getting help when it is needed--now. It interviews a mother whose two children have been radically improved by the protocol. They remain on the autistic spectrum.

The question is, can this protocol help my family? We are starting with Mike.