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LIVING A NIGHTMARE: AUTISM AND TOURETTE'S
For decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the incidence of autism in the United States was considered to be about 1 in 2,000 children. Now, the incidence is believed to be about 1 in 150, a statistic that is even higher for boys - 1 in 94. Tina's son Myles has autism and has tried several treatments, but nothing has helped. Besides a crumbling marriage, Tina has fought depression and thoughts of suicide. She is now trying to get Myles the treatment he needs. Dr. Bock, one of the leading doctor's in Autism research and treatment, will surprise Tina with an offer that may change her son's life. We will also hear from Tracey about her son, Ethan whose autism has been successfully treated by Dr. Bock. Tracey is convinced that Dr. Bock's treatments, along with early intervention, helped treat her son. Tourette's syndrome is another puzzling condition afflicting about 300,000 Americans today. Brie is in the 3% of cases who suffers from the most extreme case of Tourette's. Her condition, which causes extreme body tics and vocal tics, has made her quit college, live with her parents, and be virtually housebound by her condition. Montel will be surprising her with a revolutionary treatment created by Dr. Bradley Peterson. Dr. Bradley Peterson is a child psychiatrist who treats patients with Tourette's syndrome. He is here to explain what Tourette's syndrome is. He will also discuss the new experimental treatments that are being used as a last resort to help the most extreme Tourette's patients.
Tina Dula founded a 501(c)3 organization called Myles-A-Part to raise funds for average families living with Autism. To learn more, log onto www.mylesapart.org
For more information on today’s topic please log onto:
Tourette's Syndrome Association
www.tsa-usa.org
National Autism Association
www.nationalautismassociation.org
If you would like to help Brie, please send your check payable to "Brie's Medical Fund" to:
Brie's Medical Fund
P.O. BOX 6755
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
28816
Gifts are not tax-deductible.
Today's Guests
Tina: Tina's son, Myles, is severely autistic and she is desperate for help
Myles: Tina's son
Tracey: Tracey' son, Ethan, has autism
Brie: She has Tourette’s that is so extreme she cannot live on her own
Emily: She is Brie's friend
Kenneth Bock: Dr. Bock is an autism expert and the author of "Healing the Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies" For more information on his foundation please log onto: www.4ahealingfoundation.org
Bradley S. Peterson, M.D.: Dr. Peterson is a Tourette’s expert and a pediatric psychiatrist at Columbia University Medical Center
Diana: She is Christine's adoptive mother