When I began to research the term, 'autism,' I did not like what I had discovered. The term 'autism' refers to an absorption in fantasy as an escape from reality.  Was Andrew that far removed from the reality of life?  After all, Andrew appeared to have above-average intelligence with a keen sense of understanding his environment, until he began to show signs of regression after his third birthday.  Unfortunately, the definition provided by the Autism Society of America matched Andrew's unusual behavior:

AUTISM is a severely incapacitating lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life.  It occurs inapproximately fifteen out of every 10,000 births and is four times more common in boys than girls.  It has been found throughout the world in families of all racial, ethnic and social backgrounds.  No known factors in the psychological environment of a child have been shown to cause autism.

The symptoms are caused by physical disorders of the brain.  They include:

1. Disturbances in the rate of appearance of physical, social and language skills.

2. Abnormal responses to sensations.  Any one or a combination of senses or responses are affected: sight, hearing, touch, pain, balance, smell, taste, and the way a child holds his body.

3. Speech and language are absent or delayed while specific thinking capabilities might be present.

4. Abnormal ways of relating to people, objects and events.

Autism occurs by itself or in association with other disorders which affect the function of the brain such as viral infections, metabolic disturbances, and epilepsy.  It is important to distinguish autism from retardation or mental disorders since diagnosis confusion may result in referral to inappropriate and ineffective treatment techniques.  The severe form of the syndrome may include extreme self-injurious, repetitive, highly unusual and aggressive behavior.  Special educational programs using behavioral methods have proven to be the most helpful treatment. 

The Autism Society of America did state that autism was treatable as long as an early diagnosis is made, so an intervention plan can be in place.

My definition of "treatable" is when one can reverse the cause. 

Well, to obtain an early diagnosis and have a so-called intervention plan depends on where you live.  Andrew had been labeled as being mentally-challenged.  I had wondered if Andrew had been brought to the neurologist earlier, would the correct diagnosis have been made?  Since Andrew's intellectual and behavioral development was constantly changing following an abnormal path, who knows.  Yet, what difference did it make at that time?  Currently, Andrew was diagnosed with autism and the school system wanted to put him in a special educational program for the emotionally-disturbed.  There was not a separate program for children having autism, unless they were mentally challenged.  The private programs I had read about were very expensive and still are!

I recently read that an intervention program has a yearly price tag of $30,000.  Why so much?  Who is getting all that money?  In other words, who stands to make a profit by children living with autism?  

Mark my words,  more children will come down with symptoms of autism, due to the free flu vaccines given at public schools. These flu vaccines had mercury in them.  Parents signed a form giving up their right to sue.  Of course, they believe from recent information that vaccines do not cause autism.  

Drug companies already have a cure for autism and stand to make a fortune.  What a set-up!

The cost to reverse the signs of autism in my adult son was only $8.00 per month along with some dietary changes.

Years ago, I had facial surgery to remove a cancer growth.  I was not sure if I would lose my left eye.  I was miserable and wondered what my purpose was in life.  I was put to sleep and a white light appeared.  A voice came with the light and I was told that my purpose was to keep on writing.  Eventually, I would learn "why."

I did share the information about finding a cure for Andrew with organizations and magazines associated with autism.  No one wanted to share this information, because their livelihood depended on individuals living with autism.  Why would they provide information about a cure?

So, here I am sharing my story with others.