Autism

Once thought rare, now surprisingly this disorder affects one in 166 children born today - autism. It is growing 10 times faster than all other disabilities. The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a childs ability to communicate, respond to surroundings and form relationships with others.

 

Our part to raise awarenes at Linking Our Hearts seems so small, yet if each of us does a part, we all help to make a difference to those living with autism, even if it's only one person at a time.

 

Linking Our Hearts gives a percentage of the proceeds of each sale to raise awareness and help fund research in the fight to find a cure for autism .

 

Listed below are reputable links offering a varitiey of resources for those raising children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

www.autism-society.org

Autism Society of America prides itself on 'being the voice of Autism'.  ASA has for over 40 years given credible and reliable information to support families living with Austism Spectrum Disorder.

 

www.autism-society.org/AdvocateOnLine

This magazine, Autism Advocate, under the umbrella of ASA, features articles, resources, news and events for familes coping with the effects of Autism.

 

www.cureautismnow.org

Cure Autism Now (CAN) is dedicated to the fight against Autism.  Their goal to to fund resources to find a cure for autism for this generation. Since 1995 it has become on of the largest foundations in the nation, uniting hundreds of scientists and millions of people.

 

www.autismspeaks.org

Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of the growing autism epidemic and to raising money to fund scientists who are searching for a cure.

 

www.theautismsperspctive.org

TAP, The Autism Perspective magazine.Their mission to support those living with or touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders.They offer unbiased information regarding available treatments, resources, services and opinions.

 

www.autismone.org/radio

Autism One Radio, converstions with people on the spectrum.

 

www.autismresearchinstitue.org

(ARI) Autism Reserach Institute focuses on the treatment, not the casuse of Autism.

 

www.defeatautismnow.org

Defeat Autism Now (DAN) was the forefront of the vaccine debate.The founder, Dr. Bernard Rimland, advocates that treatment works and kids can recover.

 

www.appliedbehvioranalysis.org

Dr. Ivar Lovaas, the innovator of ABA, a learning-based treatment, believes early intervention can bring amazing results and a high percentage of children can successfully mainstream into regular classrooms.  

 

www.kids4mangosteen.com

We are committed to educating parents and children about the importance of good nutrition and the good news about Xango™. We know Xango™ is changing lives all around the world and what life is more precious than that of a child?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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