A Message from,

The Australian Autism ADHD Foundation CEO,

 Dr Jacques Duff

 

The incidence of Autism is rising exponentially. In 1950 it was 1 in 25,000; in 1975 1 in 15,000; in 2000 1 in 2500; in 2012 1 in 50 and in 2018 1 in 33 between the ages of 5 and 9 were diagnosed in Australia (ABS figures)

 

Based on these trends, it is estimated that by 2020, this figure is now 1 in 20 and unless prevented, will reach 1 in 5 by 2030. The incidence of ADHD has already reached 1 in 10 and still rising. In 2011, the world health organisation called the rise in such non-communicable diseases “A slow-motion catastrophe, an impending disaster”.

 

The Australian Autism-ADHD Foundation was formed by a group of health professionals and scientists dedicated to finding the root causes of Autism, and the best prevention and treatment options. We conduct and publish research on the impact of environmental toxins, dietary and nutritional factors, to determine the most cost-effective treatment combinations. The government is not funding such research.

 

We need your help to do this research to secure a future for our children and grandchildren. Please donate generously.