autism

  1. T

    OMG, I have been eating aluminum!!?

    Is eating food (chicken in my case) that has been cooked in aluminum foil safe? I hear that the foil could give off metal residue that could go to my brain and hasten the onset of dementia (not sure if I am predisposed to this ailment but you never know). Are there any references out there that...
  2. S

    What's the difference between ADHD, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome?

    I heard they're similar. & also, can a person drive a car with any of those diagnoses? I know 1 person who has Autism & he drives. & my friend's sister has ADHD & drives.
  3. conley39

    Are there any links between Rocephrin shots while pregnant and the baby having Autism?

    I am just wondering... I got a shot of the anti-biotic around conception. I now have a 3 year old with Autism.So I am just wondering if there is a link, like there is with other meds.
  4. S

    What's the difference between "Aspergers" and "high functioning autism"?

    I used to think Aspergers WAS a form of high functioning autism, but I'm noticing that some people make a distinction between the two. What's the difference?
  5. M

    Where to find a description of the autism spectrum?

    Is there anywhere online to find a description of the autism spectrum complete with common characteristics of each 'stop' on the spectrum?
  6. 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...
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  9. S

    How can I help children with Autism by contributing to the Forever Story?

    What is The Forever Story and what does it do for children with autism?
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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?
  13. 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...
  14. T

    How long does it take for a child to be tested for autism?

    Does any body know how long it take for a child to be tested for autism. I Been waiting for five month's now.My son is three year old. I call Regional Center all the time but they don't call back and my son Dr talk to them to all they say is to be patint.What should I do.
  15. S

    Is it possible to have Autism and not be diagnosed until adulthood?

    I am 23 years old and I have been reading alot about autism. Alot of symptoms fit me though I have a normal life. Is it possible to have an undiagnosed mild form?
  16. Kelly

    What vaccinations arre asscociated with autism?

    I have heard that certain vaccines are linked to kids getting autism. I want to know what shots they are. I know one is the mmr vaccine. Is there anymore
  17. 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?
  18. A

    How do you have to do to get a child with autism to listen?

    My 8 year old child with autism does not listen and I'm confused. Please help.
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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