Re: Autism in children vs adults

I suspect this is because some are interested in using the data to try to determine the causes and contributing factors in the amazing rise on autism over the past 25 years.

Others who are likely contributing to the increase are interested in covering their butts.

I work with and supervise a number of teens or young adults with high level autism or aspergers. I empathize with your desire for more information.

This site has results from large surveys of parents about treatment success.

Autism Research Institute treatment parent ratings 2009
http://www.autism.com/index.php/treatment_ratings_asd
"Detox. (chelation)" 74% report "got better", 3% report "got worse", 23% report "no effect"
The 74% rating is the best of the many dozens of listed interventions.
GFCF and another diet were also highly rated.

I have links to more information on that if you are interested.