DAN! (Defeat Autism Now)

In 1995, a group of thirty scientists and physicianswanted to move away from traditional thinking
were selected to try to get together and defeatand invent their own paradigm. It seems to have
autism. These forward thinking researchers wereworked! If this approach to the treatment of
chosen due to their experience working withautism interests you, then you can find out
autism and hailed from the United States andinformation about how to contact a DAN!
Europe. Not satisfied with the available treatmentspractitioner quite easily. The first step is to visit [
for autism, this meeting of the minds wasfor information on DAN! and access to
created to embark on a new pathway toscientifically-researched information on autism.
understanding autism and finding different ways toWithin the website you will find tons of resources
treat it. Today the group still meets to sharethat will give you a better understanding on the
what they have discovered and further ourmechanizations of autism. There are also a
understanding of autism.variety of scientific papers and studies that you
It took them a year but the DAN! (Defeat Autismcan review. In addition, there are helpful links to
Now!) conference produced some sterling results.detailed lists of DAN! practitioners in the United
What they were able to come up with was aStates and around the world. There are not just
244-page manual entitled Biomedical Assessmentthirty anymore! Since the revelations from the
Options for Children with Autism and RelatedDAN! conference have become public more and
Problems. This manual was a progressive andmore medical professionals around the world have
cutting-edge approach to the treatment of autismadopted the suggestions the original doctors and
and did not rely on using various drugs to treatscientists discovered.
autism. It was a more holistic approach thatNot every DAN! practitioner is a medical doctor,
involved various components including diet,although the lion’s share are physicians.
intestinal function, vitamin deficiencies, excessHowever, since the treatments are fairly new
proteins, viruses, vaccinations, antibiotics,there is no information about the competency of
probiotics, amino acids, and more. Nearly everythe DAN! practitioners. In the future this may
possible angle was researched in order to comebecome a reality, but the best way to go about
up with the answers that had been obscured byfinding a DAN! practitioner near you is to do your
conventional treatment for so long.own research. Ask around. Read up on the topic.
Autism is not a well-understood condition.This is an important step in helping a loved one
According to research it is a biological disorderwith autism and your own education on the topic
that affects the brain. However, the causes ofshould come first and foremost. The list of DAN!
the disorder are not fully understood. Therepractitioners can be found at [
appears to be a variety of causes that are inIf you want to find out more information about
someway related. Autism usually has a strongDAN! don’t fret. There are a ton of
effect on social functioning. Cases can range fromresources on the web that discuss the
mild to severe and over the years more andeffectiveness of DAN! and how to go about
more autistic people, children especially, have beenfinding someone who understands the
able to attend school in regular classes and thrivegroup’s findings and can help you apply it
in such environments.to your loved one. You can find personal stories
DAN! was created in order to address theand testimonials, journalistic articles, and many
limitations of available treatments and theother resources that stand as a testament to
understanding of the disorder. The participantsDAN!