Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 --- FROM DR.RIMLAND Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 21:52:30 -0400 From: Cara@... To: GFCFkidsegroups Cc: comments@... This was sent to me today to post to the group. I am still having an awful time with my computer, any questions you can reach me through comments@.... Thanks! Cara Listowner Regarding the “Position Paper on Diagnosis and Treatment of Heavy Metal Toxicity in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)” 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 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. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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