Sarah Jane was born on June 5, 2005, healthy, strong and beautiful. But five days later she became lethargic and refused to nurse. Tests revealed multiple fractures and significant brain damage. Some days later, the baby nurse confessed she had violently shaken the helpless infant. Sarah Jane’s parents were told their daughter would never walk or talk. Her dad began studying brain injury and the services available to families like his. The system he found was frustratingly arbitrary and...

The purpose of Autism Watch is to provide a scientific perspective on the many aspects of autism. This Web site is for families of autistic children (including adult children), practitioners treating autistic patients, and anyone else with an interest in autism. Our goals are to: Provide basic information about autismOffer scientific analysis of autism therapiesDiscuss the merits of the many proposed causes of autismIdentify reliable sources of help and informationReport improper actions to...

Enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow. Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Autism Speaks enhances lives today...