Generation Rescue

Generation Rescue is a non-profit organization which was founded by parents who are united in the belief that childhood neurological disorders; such as autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, speech delay, sensory integration disorderand other developmental delays are the effects of a primary diagnosis of mercurypoisoning and complications following from such poisoning. Generation Rescue is funded and managed by its members. The members have joined on a mission to "share the truth with parents about the cause of their child?s developmental disabilities so they can focus on treatment."

Childhood neurological disorders and heavy metal poisoning

In May, 2005, over 150 parents, led by Lisa and JB Handley, launched Generation Rescue, an non-profit, Californiabased, international support group dedicated to treating autism and other neurological disorders the group contends result from heavy metal poisoning, particularly thimerosalcontaining vaccines.

As of January 2006, more than 315 families have joined the organization.

The group has collected scientific papers, opinion pieces, and journalistic reports to substantiate their case, all of which are presented on their website.

The group advocates the use of biomedical intervention to help reverse the symptoms of autism. Some mistakenly characterize the group as focused only on chelation therapy. In fact, Generation Rescue promotes dietary change, supplementation, toxin reduction, and many different forms of detoxification.

Media campaign

Late in the spring of 2005, Generation Rescue began running full-page ads in national newspapers, including the New York Times, asserting the symptoms of autism and childhood mercury poisoning are too similar to be coincidental. The ads include quotes, regarding the escalating vaccine controversy, from key Republicansand Democratsin the United States Congress, in addition to numerous other leaders who claim mercury is the leading potential cause for autism.

The advocacy group's print and internet advertisements are part of a broader campaign to educate politicians, medical professionals and other parents learn about the possible connection between autism and mercury poisoning. In launching the campaign, J.B. Handley said, "Every day, another 50 kids are diagnosed with autism," adding, "Too often the parents receiving this life-changing news are not aware of the real, medical treatments available to reverse autisticsymptoms. The parents, and media, are also not aware of the growing number of physicians, researchers, elected officials and other leaders who have mounting evidence to lead this fight."

• USA Today Ad #1- 'Autism is Preventable and Reversible!! May 24, 2005'

• NY Times Ad #1- 'Mercury Poisoning and Autism are the same thing. June 8, 2005'

• NY Times Ad #2- 'Ad thanking researchers for furthering Thimerosal Autism Link. November 14, 2005'

Rescue Angel program

Generation Rescue has developed a mentoring program, 'Rescue Angels', for other parents. 'Rescue Angels' are parents of autism spectrum children willing to help other parents in treating their children, sharing expertise, local knowledge, and experience.

As of January 2006, more than 315 families serve as Rescue Angels for other families. According to Generation Rescue, more than 5,000 new families have begun treating their children due to Generation Rescue's Rescue Angels.

• Rescue Angel Directory- 'Find a Rescue Angel Here!'

See also

• List of autism-related topics
• List of vaccine topics

External links

• GenerationRescue.org- 'Empowering parents with truth to help their children heal'
• SafeMinds.org- 'Sensible Action For Ending Mercury Induced Neurological Disorders'
• NAA.org- 'National Autism Association'
• NoMercury.org- 'Supports removal of Thimerosal in vaccines through legislation'
• HapiHealth.com- 'Generation Rescue: Helping Parents Heal Their Kids', Lisa and J.B. Handley
• Independent-Media.tv- 'Autism: Generation Rescue', Anne McElroy Dachel (June 08, 2005)
• Mothering.com- 'Is the American Academy of Pediatricslosing credibility with parents and pediatricians?' Bobby Manning, Mothering (October, 2005)

• ScienceDaily.com- 'The Age of Autism: Heavy metal' Dan Olmsted, Science Daily (May 24, 2005)
• SFGate.com- 'A child's return from autism: Couple eager to share their conviction that mercury poisoning was the culprit' Leslie Fulbright, San Francisco Chronicle (May 25, 2005)

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