What is Autism? Other known study's that are linked to many cases of autism
What is Autism?
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder β Not
Otherwise Specified), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to this group as Autism Spectrum Disorders.
How common is Autism?
Today, it is estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. An estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide are affected by autism. Government statistics suggest the prevalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually. There is not established explanation for this increase, although improved diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered. Studies suggest boys are more likely than girls to develop autism and receive the diagnosis three to four times more frequently. Current estimates are that in the United States alone, one out of 70 boys is diagnosed with autism.
What causes Autism?
The simple answer is we don't know. The vast majority of cases of autism are idiopathic, which means the cause is unknown.
The more complex answer is that just as there are different levels of severity and combinations of symptoms in autism, there are probably multiple causes. The best scientific evidence available to us today points toward a potential for various combinations of factors causing autism β multiple genetic components that may cause autism on their own or possibly when combined with exposure to as yet undetermined environmental factors. Timing of exposure during the child's development (before, during or after birth) may also play a role in the development or final presentation of the disorder.
A small number of cases can be linked to genetic disorders such as Fragile X, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Angelman's Syndrome, as well as exposure to environmental agents such as infectious ones (maternal rubella or cytomegalovirus) or chemical ones (thalidomide or valproate) during pregnancy. many theory's behind all the above ..that have not been proven .
There is a growing interest among researchers about the role of the functions and regulation of the immune system in autism β both within the body and the brain. Piecemeal evidence over the past 30 years suggests that autism may involve inflammation in the central nervous system. There is also emerging evidence from animal studies that illustrates how the immune system can influence behaviors related to autism. Autism Speaks is working to extend awareness and investigation of potential immunological issues to researchers outside the field of autism as well as those within the autism research community.
While the definitive cause (or causes) of autism is not yet clear, it is clear that it is not caused by bad parenting. Dr. Leo Kanner, the psychiatrist who first described autism as a unique condition in 1943, believed that it was caused by cold, unloving mothers. Bruno Bettelheim, a renowned professor of child development perpetuated this misinterpretation of autism. Their promotion of the idea that unloving mothers caused their children's autism created a generation of parents who carried the tremendous burden of guilt for their children's disability.
In the 1960s and 70s, Dr. Bernard Rimland, the father of a son with autism, who later founded the Autism Society of America and the Autism Research Institute, helped the medical community understand that autism is not caused by cold parents but rather is a biological disorder.
http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/index.php
There are many other factor's that have been proven to cause many case's of autism .. Don't want this to be left out .. For the many of Mother's who have had to witness's this with there own eye's and to hope that someday they (CDC) will tell the truth on the link between Vaccine's and Autism .. I am here to show you a Man that has fought on are behalf of many of the Moms and Dads' who have long since known long before any of this was even told to the public about Vaccines . A story about Dr Andrew Wakefield .. And his theory on the cause's for Autism ,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYy1kvOYNJI&feature=related
VERY INTERESTING TO READ UP ON THIS ONE . AGE OF AUTISM .... GREAT INFORMATION , IN REGARDS TO KEEPING WITH THE LASTEST IN NEWS ABOUT THE WORLD OF VACCINE'S HEALTH
http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/05/paul-offits-message-cdc-fda-nih-iom-aap-who-and-merck-engaged-in-pseudoscience.html#more
JUST WANNA ADD THAT "AUTISM FILE" MAGAZINE AND WEBSITE ALSO HAS TONS OF GREAT ARTICLES, RESEARCH, ETC. VERY SCIENTIFIC STUFF AND ADVOCACY STUFF TOO. the powers against us are many and then are rich beyond belief, throwing $$$$ at the misinformation attack. they will say and do ANYTHING to discredit anybody who says otherwise! and the media is going along with it, full tilt, cuz face it, the ads for pharma products are pretty much keeping them in business these days! its insane. charwoman
maybe you can get more info. here: http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/ http://www.autcom.org/ http://www.generationrescue.org/ http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/ http://www.autism.com/
Quoting cana337:
maybe you can get more info. here: http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/ http://www.autcom.org/ http://www.generationrescue.org/ http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/ http://www.autism.com/
THANK YOU FOR THE WEB SITE'S !!! There are so many site's that talk about autism .. I love to read all of them .. knowledge in knowing about are kiddo's is key to helping each one as an individuals /the video on Autism association it's powerful . The rates keep on climbing .. AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THE LINKS .. MUST WATCH ON THE VIDEO NATIONAL AUTISM ASSOCIATION ... HIT'S THE HEART HARD .. HUGS TO YOU ...
Thank you , yes they can recover ... Very interesting ...... toxin's add more toxin's and wha la autism .... makes sense to me ... hugs and thank U again .. 1 in 66 now thats' to me is an epidemic !!!!!!!!!!!! ......... awh .............everyone has there own theaies' , add 36 shots in 1 to me that is where the cases' of the numbers riseing so high ......... she has a good theory .. pro -bitotics' help to heal there tummies , helps my Kyle a lot ............. 
Quoting Cubanmom84:
I wish I can highlight the part that says is not caused by bad parenting and give it to my MIL... And pass it around when ever I get a "look"...
In time she will realize it isn't anything we do , My whole family and two or three phscologist blamed me years upon years ago sooooo give her some hint's about the fact that no matter what we do or try to do NO MATTER how hard fact of the matter is are children have autism !! Ya no even still some people think that with my Kyle if I would only do this or try that it might help him or change the way he is acting or feeling . Such a feeling for us moms to try to accept this fact on are own without other thinking they no more on how we can fix them . Hang in there sweetie just turn to her and give her a great big smile and say don't you love him ......................... I DO ................... Just the way he is ......................
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- MommyJanice44
on May. 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM