Fw: Message from Dr. Rimland

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Message from Dr. Rimland

>Dr. Bernard Rimland of the Autism Research Institute in San Diego asked

that

>I write to you. If possible, he would like you to post the following

>message to the Support for Parents of Children with Autism Post

Vaccination.

>Thanks,

>Steve Edelson, Ph.D.

>Salem, Oregon

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>Regarding the “Position Paper on Diagnosis and Treatment of Heavy Metal

>Toxicity in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)”

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>Please be aware that the “position paper,” which is being circulated

>(Version 1.2, 10/2000) is a DRAFT, not a final, agreed-upon document

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>The problem of heavy metal (especially mercury) intoxication is receiving

>increasing attention. At a recent “Think Tank” held in Phoenix, sponsored

>by the Autism Research Institute, a small committee of concerned Defeat

>Autism Now! (DAN!) physicians agreed to critically examine the present

state

>of the art in diagnosing and treating heavy metal toxicity and to come up

>with reasonable recommendations for dealing with the problem safely and

>effectively. There are many differences of opinion, and the goal was to

>resolve the differences and develop the best plan possible--considering all

>the factors.

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>The manuscript being circulated is the just a DRAFT of the planned paper.

>After the rest of the group of knowledgeable and experienced physicians has

>had an opportunity to comment, criticize and revise the first draft, we

will

>convene a consensus conference (face-to-face or teleconference) to help

>resolve the differences and to refine the paper. We hope to accomplish

this

>by early December. This is not a simple task. Please be patient.

>

>Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.

>Director

>Autism Research Institute

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