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The Guardian - Prince Edward Island - Friday, February 22, 2008

Families dealing with autism are in crisis: senator

Munson leading charge to get more help from government to improve services for families

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National Post - Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Autism suit off target, Ontario lawyer argues

He calls it a mess that was 'fed into a blender to purée'
A class action lawsuit launched by parents of autistic children is ill conceived, moot and off target, an Ontario government lawyer said yesterday in the province's latest defence of its approach to the debilitating syndrome.

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The Intelligencer - Belleville, ON - Wednesday, February 5, 2008

Father makes trek to shed light on autism

You can't really blame Stefan Marinoiu for wanting a shortcut to Ottawa, especially since he is walking there from Toronto.

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CTV.ca News - Wednesday, February 5, 2008

Controversy over vaccine-autism link endures

The belief that routine childhood vaccines can lead to autism remains one of the most stubbornly enduring.

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globeandmail.com - Friday, February 1, 2008

ABC series may perpetuate autism myths

A medical group wants to pull the plug on Eli Stone, saying the show's storyline feeds vaccine fears

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CNW Group - Thursday, January 31, 2008

Geneva Centre for Autism Launches e-Learning Initiatives Using Palm Mobile Technology

New e-Learning Program Funded by Palm Foundation Grant Promotes Greater Independence Among Individuals with Autism

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Vancouver Sun - Saturday, October 20, 2007

B.C. creates national autism chair

A national chair in autism intervention research will be established at Simon Fraser University with $2 million in funding from the provincial and federal governments.

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Ottawa Citizen - Sunday, September 30, 2007

Autism: The science behind the mysterious affliction that's become a hot election issue.

What Causes Autism?

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Calgary Harold - CanWest News Service, Friday, September 28, 2007

Autism a whole body disorder - Scientists find problems in several organs

It's time to look at autism as a whole body disorder and not just as a brain problem, researchers from Canada and the U.S. said at a news conference on Parliament Hill on Thursday.

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CBC News. Thursday, September 27, 2007 | 5:29 PM ET

Scientists make gut-brain connection to autism

Compounds produced in the digestive system have been linked to autistic-type behaviour in laboratory settings, potentially demonstrating that what autistic children eat can alter their brain function, say scientists from the University of Western Ontario.

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Globe & Mail, May 8, 2007

CONTROVERSIAL TREATMENT Science disputes autism's diet link. Some parents swear by a special food regimen they say improves their children's symptoms - but scientists remain skeptical

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London Free Press, October 18, 2006

Autism: A big day for area researchers.

London Researchers have found a link between food and autism, a discovery that's creating a buzz in the world of medical research.

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