President Pro Tem Don Perata, Speaker Fabian Nunez, The Help Group and
Actor/Parent Ed Asner Promote Autism Awareness at the State Capitol

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
"There has been a tsunami in the incidence of autism around the world with
no scientific or miracle cures in sight," remarked Asner."
Asner, along with The West Wing's Gary Cole, Smallville's John Schneider
and Joan of Arcadia's Joe Mantegna, all fathers of children with autism,
hosted public service announcements on behalf of The Help Group.

About The Help Group.org

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At the press conference Palmer related her family's
experiences and how all of their lives were changed after Carson started at
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Palmer remarked "Carson has made progress beyond our expectations at The
Help Group.

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"Autism calls for our collective attention, efforts and resolve to unlock
its mysteries, to provide the most effective education and treatment for the
children, and to give hope and support to the families," remarked Firestone. "Supporting outstanding
organizations like The Help Group is part of the answer to this great
challenge. KNBC anchor Michele Ruiz hosts the program along with KNBC medical
correspondent Dr.

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"The Help Group
programs and its people are the ones who understand how to impact the lives of
these children every day and help parents help their children as well , which
is why it is critical that we help support and expand the foundation that this
organization has carefully built."
Today's press conference was held at the State Capitol where The Help
Group 's touring photo exhibit called "All About Me" is on public display
throughout the week.77 million Americans are affected by autism, a disorder the
Centers for Disease Control calls the fastest growing serious developmental
disability in the United States.
In addition, the program explores the incredible strain autism places on
the entire family, and documents one family's personal struggles as they care
for their autistic son.
NBC 5's Carol Wang focuses on research at UT Southwestern that's trying to
determine if autism is related to the level of metals in the sufferer's
system .

North Texas Resources:
Behavioral Innovations, Inc.htm

National Alliance for Autism Research, 6380 Lyndon B.

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at the California State Capitol , The Help Group's President and CEO Dr.

NBC 5 to Air One Hour Special 'Autism: The Hidden Epidemic?'

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With one of every 166 children today having some form of an autism spectrum
disorder, The Foundation has been created to promote greater awareness, early
identification, early intervention , and education and treatment opportunities
for children, adolescents and young adults with autism . "As
a 16 year veteran of the classroom I am committed that all children in
California receive the best possible education and I am pleased to work with
the Help Group and Speaker Nunez to help make that a reality for children with
autism."
"We know that there is no cure for autism, but that early intervention is
the best antidote for leading a child with autism into a world of possibility
and away from a world of solitude," commented Nunez.
Also adding to today's remarks was Joanne Palmer, mother of 4-year-old
Carson who has autism. Alternative
therapies, warning signs and treatment options are also examined.,
Dallas, Tx 75240 (972)960-6227; http://www.

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Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest,
most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit organization of its kind serving
children with special needs related to autism, Asperger's disorder , learning
disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mental retardation,
abuse and emotional problems.
Its wide range of mental health and therapy services, child abuse, foster
family and residential programs extend the organization's reach to more than
5,000 children and their families each year.atcoftexas.

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NBC 5 focuses on the rising autism epidemic
in a one-hour special airing Sunday , February 20, 2005 at 10:30pm.org

Autism Treatment Center, 10503 Metric Dr.

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"The astounding increase in diagnoses of children with autism means that
virtually everyone in California knows a family member, friend, coworker or
neighbor struggling with the challenges surrounding autism ," Perata said.thehelpgroup. DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Current estimates
show that 1. Hensel helps define autism and examines the
possible causes associated with the disorder, which include genetic and
environmental issues.
Behavioral analysis refers to the highly intensive, structured teaching
technology that examines how behavior is affected by environment.; 2655 Villa Creek Drive , Suite 204;
Dallas Tx 75234
(469) 374-0700 http://www.htm

Autism Society of Colin County; 4909 West Park Boulevard, Suite 108;
Plano, Tx 75093 (972)680-8830; http:/ /autism-ascc.org

NBC 5/KXAS-TV is the NBC Owned and Operated media center serving the
Dallas /Fort Worth metroplex.

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Produced in part by NBC 5 sister station KNBC in Los Angeles, "Autism: The
Hidden Epidemic?" helps educate viewers about the disability and provides
important information on possible causes, warning signs, treatments and
therapies.

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The Help Group National Autism Foundation will achieve its goals through
its ongoing national autism awareness campaigns; the dissemination of The Help
Group's innovative educational and therapeutic models that incorporate current
and emerging research; professional and parent education seminars, national
conferences and publications; expanded graduate and post-graduate professional
training programs; ongoing collaborative endeavors with public policy makers
at the local, state and federal levels; affiliations aimed at bridging
research and practice with major universities such as its current partnership
with UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute. "Today," "Nightly News with Brian Williams," CNBC, MSNBC,
Telemundo and MSNBC.com will all provide extensive information and reports on
the disorder.

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Its six specialized day schools offer pre-K
through high school programs for more than 1,100 students on a daily basis.

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"Autism: The Hidden Epidemic?" is part of a week-long series of special
autism coverage airing across the various networks of NBC News during the week
of February 21.behavioral-innovations.

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He reviews the controversy over childhood vaccines and
discusses possible reasons for the dramatic rise in autism cases.

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"
Actor Ed Asner, who is a parent of a 17 year-old boy with an autism
spectrum disorder, spoke today of the lack of information and services that
were available to children with autism when his son was growing up. Before, life was a challenge. But by identifying Carson's needs
and addressing them while he is still young, we can now look forward to a
bright future for our son. The Help Group's
state-of-the-art schools and programs are operated by its more than 700
employees on four major campuses in the Los Angeles area.
NBC 5's Deborah Ferguson focuses on behavioral analysis, since many
consider this method the treatment of choice for children with autism.

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The goal is
to replace undesirable behavior with socially acceptable behavior . Additional information about programming and when viewers can
tune in for specific information can be found at http://www.

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For more information about the work of The Help
Group, please call 818-779-5212 or visit http://www. Bruce Hensel. The Pichette family speaks with Ruiz and discusses
their determined and often frustrating quest to provide their son with the
best possible care and education.org/kids.

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Barbara Firestone, joined by California Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata;
Speaker of the California Assembly Fabian Nunez; and actor and parent Ed
Asner, announced the launch of The Help Group National Autism Foundation. Comprising 28 black and white photographs and personal
narratives created by Help Group students, this compelling exhibit gives a
glimpse into the lives of children coping with autism.msnbc.com/index2.

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"Today we are honored to join President Pro Tem Perata and Speaker Nunez who
share the commitment to helping children with autism realize their fullest
potential.
President Pro Tem Perata and Speaker Nunez spoke of the alarming increase
in the numbers of children being diagnosed with autism and the importance of
educational opportunities, like those provided by The Help Group, the nation's
largest and most progressive education and treatment center for children with
autism. The Group is
inspired by its belief that dignity , hope, opportunity and love are the
birthrights of all children.
One out of every 250 children in North Texas are born with autism, on par
with the national average, according to Carolyn Garver , PhD.

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