autistic

  1. M

    Why do people blatantly ignore clear scientific data that autism and vaccines are unrelated?

    It has been definitely proved that thiremesol does not cause autism and besides that it was removed from the vaccines anyway and the autism rate is still climbing. The reason why children display signs of autism after the vaccines is because that time is about the time where autism signs appear...
  2. dee0019

    Is anyone finding good info on natural ways to help Autism in our children?

    Looking for info on Natural ways to help Autism and an easy way to do it (financially) I found a good bit of info on a web site www.health-reports.com/autism but it is very expensive and totally out of my reach. Looking for a cost effective Natural way?
  3. S

    What was used in any successful autism diet? Can anyone give some suggestions of the foods that they used ?

    What are some of the foods that were used to dimish some of the signs displayed from autism. My son is 3 years old and he has it. He is nonverbal and makes alot of murmuring sounds. Did any one have success in stopping a child from making unappropriate sounds?
  4. J

    Is there any disability other than autism or aspergers with one symtom being lack of eye contact?

    One of my friends doesn't look at me very much when we talk. She may glance at me for about one second then shift her eyes to the corner of the room. But other than this she is very sociable. She has lots of friends. Is there something she may have that is not on the autism spectrum that causes...
  5. J

    What will it take for insurance companies to recognize autism as a neurological condition?

    Insurance companies often treat autism as if it was a psychological condition to avoid paying insurance claims. My daughter needed general anesthesia to have a cavity treated by the dentist. The insurance company denied the claim stating: "General Anesthesia is not a treatment for autism". We...
  6. S

    What would you name a festival that would be raising money for autism?

    I'm trying to have a festival for the community that would raise money to be donated to a charity for autism. I need a name for the festival that gets people interested and people to come. Any ideas?
  7. V

    What is the difference between a shy person and a person with autism?

    What I have read, some of the symptoms of Autism is lack of confidence, self esteem...
  8. L

    What is the relationship between the diagnosis and/or causes of autism and geographical location?

    Have there been legitimate studies or documentation that geography is relevant to the cause of autism? Can environment be a predictor or cause for this condition? Are cases more likely in different parts of US?
  9. J

    autism- if the increase is from diagnosis, should adult diagnosis be through the roof?

    I just read an article that said that the nearly 600% increase in autism since 1991 is probably largely due to awareness. So how many adults are being diagnosed as falling into the autism spectrum? Wouldn't that be going up at nearly the same rate? And does anyone know exactly when the autism...
  10. N

    Is it possible that the recent autism epidemic is a result of radiation poisoning caused by Chernobyl in 1986?

    Now 1 in 150 babies born are later diagnosed with autism or autistic spectrum disorders. The problem seems to have gotten much worse in the early 90s, right when the children born to mothers all around the world who might have been exposed to low levels of radiation during the chernobly incident...
  11. S

    How does autism affect everyday life?

    I have been reading up on autism, but I still do not fully understand how it affects someones everyday life.And also just tell me more about autism.
  12. M

    Where should our family move to get the best autism support and services?

    Right now we live in Maine and the schools are terrible. We have 2 children with autism and one without. We are in search of a state that has good autism programs, schools, and where the state will cover the therapy costs (i.e. a ketie beckett program). I also would like the state to have long...
  13. T

    Why do you think autism is more often diagnosed in the last decade?

    Why do you think autism is more often diagnosed in the last decade?
  14. D

    How can i raise more awareness on Autism in my school?

    I have autism, and people at my school bully me. Do you know what i can do to raise more awareness? Could this have anything to do with contacting Autism Society of Canada?
  15. N

    Do children with autism have a bigger shaped head?

    I am researching autism in children under 3 right now. My friend and I have been discussing my son. We believe, my son is showing signs of autism. My friend said he has autistic children in his family and those children have big heads. Like rounder in the back of the head. Does anyone know...
  16. R

    What kind of doctor specializes in autism?

    I'm doing some medical research on autism in babies and children up to 2/3years, and i wondered what kind of doctor would specialize in diagnosing this in children, and what kind of tests they would generally run. I initially thought neurologists, but I'm still not really sure.Is it also...
  17. C

    What causes Autism or How is it diagnosed to young children?

    My younger brother is four and he is a twin he was born first and he is the one with autism, why did he get it and not my other brother if usually it can be the youngest twin to have any problems or disabilties and how is it diagnosed what are the symptoms or signs to look for.
  18. SUNSHINE

    What is the difference between aspergers and autism?

    What is the difference between those two disorders? and does anybody have a good autism spectrum picture?Ryan: and which one are you?
  19. A

    What are the sign of a child getting or in autism?

    I am worried about my nephew and my parents told me when i was a child i had autism but i somehow out grew it.What are the signs of autism?
  20. R

    Can insurance companies deny coverage for someone because they have a child with Autism?

    My son has autism. I am currently employed and have insurance through my work. I am planning on moving and taking a new job but I am worried that I will not be able to get insurance for my son if I move. If anyone knows anything about this please help.Thanks,Randy S.
Top