FREEDOM
MAMMA'S VISION STATEMENTWe envision a Texas and a country where families and caregivers of people with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities will have the freedom to legally access organically grown, whole plant, therapeutic cannabis in all its various medicinal forms.
*By definition, organic, whole plant cannabis includes plants with varying, unhindered ratios of CBD:THC, and excludes synthetic, pharmaceutical and genetically modified varieties.
MAMMA'S VISION STATEMENTWe envision a Texas and a country where families and caregivers of people with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities will have the freedom to legally access organically grown, whole plant, therapeutic cannabis in all its various medicinal forms.
*By definition, organic, whole plant cannabis includes plants with varying, unhindered ratios of CBD:THC, and excludes synthetic, pharmaceutical and genetically modified varieties.
EDUCATING TEXANS ONTHE HEALING POWER OFCANNABISMAMMA’S MISSION STATEMENTMamma exists to educate autism and special needs families about the healing power of therapeutic cannabis as it applies to peoples of all disabilities. We endeavor to work with doctors, caregivers, religious organizations, local and state legislators, and the community at large throughout Texas and the US.
ABOUT US We are parents of children with autism who are interested in legally pursuing medicinal cannabis as a safe, effective and therapeutic treatment option for our chronically ill children. To that end, we are here to advocate for the legalization of therapeutic cannabis, to educate the churches, politicians and the electorate about its many benefits, and to give help and hope to Texans interested its medicinal application. We believe in our right to legally access the God-given plant cannabis in its entirety and in all its various medicinal forms. We advocate qualifying conditions for cannabis therapeutics include a diagnosis of autism and co-morbid conditions.
Mother's Advocating Medical Marijuana for Autism (MAMMA) seeks to educate autism and special needs families about the healing power therapeutic cannabis as it applies to peoples of all disabilities. We endeavor to work with doctors, caregivers, religious organizations, local and state legislators, and the community at large throughout Texas and the US.
Mother's Advocating Medical Marijuana for Autism (MAMMA) is an organization dedicated to promoting the medical use of marijuana for autism. Co-founded in Austin, Texas by parents of autistic children, MAMMA's goal is to educate the health benefits of cannabis therapeutics to help enhance the quality of life for families who have been affected by autism. For more information, please visit MAMMA’s Facebook page.
Mother's Advocating Medical Marijuana for Autism (MAMMA) seeks to educate autism and special needs families about the healing power therapeutic cannabis as it applies to peoples of all disabilities. We endeavor to work with doctors, caregivers, religious organizations, local and state legislators, and the community at large throughout Texas and the US.
Mother's Advocating Medical Marijuana for Autism (MAMMA) is an organization dedicated to promoting the medical use of marijuana for autism. Co-founded in Austin, Texas by parents of autistic children, MAMMA's goal is to educate the health benefits of cannabis therapeutics to help enhance the quality of life for families who have been affected by autism. For more information, please visit MAMMA’s Facebook page.
HISTORYMAMMA was founded in March 2014 by mothers with children who have autism. The founders met in a support group for mothers of special needs held at an evangelical bible church in Austin, Tx.
Their antiquated views on medicinal cannabis were challenged when anecdotal evidence from Colorado, California, Washington, and Maine suggested children with epilepsy and autism were being helped with extracts from the plant. Tinctures and oils (many of which are non-psychoactive) were being used to remediate seizures and help children self-regulate, gain focus and language, and make cognitive advances. Preliminary studies from the US, Israel, and Europe lent further credibility to the suggestion that autistic-like behaviors might be related to a gene mutation that interferes with uptake in the endocannabiniod system. After reaching out to mothers around the country and doctors who are dealing directly with autism using cannabis therapeutics to remediate symptoms, the founders of MAMMA decided to take on the enormous challenge of educating the conservative base in Texas. They recognized themselves in the naiveté of those who have yet to understand the science behind medicinal cannabis. MAMMA seeks to unite the special needs community through education about cannabis therapeutics and raising awareness about its many benefits to our most vulnerable population.
Their antiquated views on medicinal cannabis were challenged when anecdotal evidence from Colorado, California, Washington, and Maine suggested children with epilepsy and autism were being helped with extracts from the plant. Tinctures and oils (many of which are non-psychoactive) were being used to remediate seizures and help children self-regulate, gain focus and language, and make cognitive advances. Preliminary studies from the US, Israel, and Europe lent further credibility to the suggestion that autistic-like behaviors might be related to a gene mutation that interferes with uptake in the endocannabiniod system. After reaching out to mothers around the country and doctors who are dealing directly with autism using cannabis therapeutics to remediate symptoms, the founders of MAMMA decided to take on the enormous challenge of educating the conservative base in Texas. They recognized themselves in the naiveté of those who have yet to understand the science behind medicinal cannabis. MAMMA seeks to unite the special needs community through education about cannabis therapeutics and raising awareness about its many benefits to our most vulnerable population.
TESTIMONIALS
SAM - AUTISM, AGE 8Follow the story of Sam, from 2008-2014, as his father uses therapeutic cannabis to overcome his severely aggressive behaviors. As a further update, Sam's father, Steve, kindly replied to AmyLou's email and when asked how Sam was doing had this to say: "Thank you so much for asking. Sam is doing well, he still uses MC a few times/week to help him through rough patches." READ MORE
ANONYMOUS GIRL - SEVERE AUTISM, AGE UNKNOWN“Our daughter was diagnosed with autism,” the man said, “but look at her. She’s not displaying signs of autism, is she? It’s because medical marijuana cured her autism, but the medical establishment and the law are blocking research into it, and we have to hide what it has done for her.” Read More
JOEY - SEVERE AUTISM, AGE 10Before medical marijuana Joey was aggressive, and suffering from malnutrition and anorexia. SEE VIDEO
JONAH - AUTISM, SEIZURES, AGE 11Jonah is 11 and diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. He has a history of seizures, that is his qualifying condition. The last year or so, life has gotten to the point of unbearable. His aggression, stemming mostly from anxiety, was making life at home unsafe. He would have fits of rage that would come from a very minor, or even no reason at all. Physical control would only fuel the fire. My arms were riddled with scratches and bruises from him, bloody noses and lips. His aggression would not stop at us. His self-injury would consist of biting himself, banging his head with hands and objects.
READ MORE
JEFFREY - ADHD, BI-POLAR, VIOLENT RAGES, AGE 7Debbie Jeffries tells her compelling and dramatic story of one family's refusal to give up on a deeply troubled child. Marijuana was used as a medicine to help with ADD and help heal the violent rages of the child. Medical Marijuana was not legal for use in this case at first, but when the judge saw it's effectiveness, cannabis was allowed. Her child said "mommy, my head is not so noisy." 30 minutes after taking the cannabis. SEE VIDEO
JOEL - AUTISM, AGE 7Hello. My name is Josephine, and I have a son, Joel, who is recovering from Autism. My son was diagnosed with severe Autism at 2.5 years old. For the last four years I have done a lot of interventions (Diet, HBOT, Homeopathy, DAN! Protocol) to name a few and while we have come a LONG way we still have some issues that have been slow to improve.
READ MORE
KYLE - AUTISM, SEIZURES, AGE 18Kyle has severe autism. Jimmy said his son Kyle was unresponsive to most medications, and continued to suffer multiple seizures a day with very little change in his behavior.
"I summed up the courage to ask his doctor about medicinal marijuana," Jimmy said. Both parents agree, medicinal marijuana use made for a very positive change in Kyle's life. READ MORE
SAM - AUTISM, AGE 8Follow the story of Sam, from 2008-2014, as his father uses therapeutic cannabis to overcome his severely aggressive behaviors. As a further update, Sam's father, Steve, kindly replied to AmyLou's email and when asked how Sam was doing had this to say: "Thank you so much for asking. Sam is doing well, he still uses MC a few times/week to help him through rough patches." READ MORE
ANONYMOUS GIRL - SEVERE AUTISM, AGE UNKNOWN“Our daughter was diagnosed with autism,” the man said, “but look at her. She’s not displaying signs of autism, is she? It’s because medical marijuana cured her autism, but the medical establishment and the law are blocking research into it, and we have to hide what it has done for her.” Read More
JOEY - SEVERE AUTISM, AGE 10Before medical marijuana Joey was aggressive, and suffering from malnutrition and anorexia. SEE VIDEO
JONAH - AUTISM, SEIZURES, AGE 11Jonah is 11 and diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. He has a history of seizures, that is his qualifying condition. The last year or so, life has gotten to the point of unbearable. His aggression, stemming mostly from anxiety, was making life at home unsafe. He would have fits of rage that would come from a very minor, or even no reason at all. Physical control would only fuel the fire. My arms were riddled with scratches and bruises from him, bloody noses and lips. His aggression would not stop at us. His self-injury would consist of biting himself, banging his head with hands and objects.
READ MORE
JEFFREY - ADHD, BI-POLAR, VIOLENT RAGES, AGE 7Debbie Jeffries tells her compelling and dramatic story of one family's refusal to give up on a deeply troubled child. Marijuana was used as a medicine to help with ADD and help heal the violent rages of the child. Medical Marijuana was not legal for use in this case at first, but when the judge saw it's effectiveness, cannabis was allowed. Her child said "mommy, my head is not so noisy." 30 minutes after taking the cannabis. SEE VIDEO
JOEL - AUTISM, AGE 7Hello. My name is Josephine, and I have a son, Joel, who is recovering from Autism. My son was diagnosed with severe Autism at 2.5 years old. For the last four years I have done a lot of interventions (Diet, HBOT, Homeopathy, DAN! Protocol) to name a few and while we have come a LONG way we still have some issues that have been slow to improve.
READ MORE
KYLE - AUTISM, SEIZURES, AGE 18Kyle has severe autism. Jimmy said his son Kyle was unresponsive to most medications, and continued to suffer multiple seizures a day with very little change in his behavior.
"I summed up the courage to ask his doctor about medicinal marijuana," Jimmy said. Both parents agree, medicinal marijuana use made for a very positive change in Kyle's life. READ MORE
