Can anyone help me about autism?

Question

I want to know everything about autism. Thank You!

Answer 1

Check out some of the yahoo groups on autism and biomedical treatments.I am one of those parents that believe that vaccines played a part in my childs autism.These kids have food allergys,malabsorbtion problems.There is a gut-brain connection.Check out the book Children With Starving Brains.That is what autism is.Their body does not absorb nutrients,so their brain isn`t working right.Also Lymes disease,the herpes virus,the live measles virus from the vaccines is in the gut and or bowel of autistic children,parasites,candida,these all contribute to autism.Thse kids have sound sensitivity,painful hearing,Depth perception problems,oversensitive to touch,or undersensitive.Autism robs the child of thier childhood,and then their future.It takes a hugh toll on the family.Many families are in big financial debt,trying to heal their child of autism.Many kids have recovered.Again,if you check out some of the autism-biomed yahoogroups,you will see this is so.All are different,and what works for one,may not work for another.Boys are more likely to get it.What many people do not realize,is aspergers syndrome is very common also,and many people have it,and have never been diagnosed.Asperger`s is high functioning autism,Some people are very intelligent and live normal lives,but have dificulty with social interaction.making friends. I bet,there are thousands of older adults with aspergers out there,and for every kid with autism,you can bet,somewhere in the family is a parent or grandparent with aspergers.

Answer 2

Good question, impossible to answer! There are currently 250+ variances on the autism spectrum.

The easiest, most general read I can recommend is "Autism for Dummies." It is written well, simply and concise.

Best wishes!

Answer 3

Check out this web site www.tacanow.org.

It is a parent support group, but this web site has a TON of information on autism and the law.

There is so much to know about autism, I've been in the field for over 6 years and i still don't know everything.

Answer 4

There is so many resources out there. I have a child in my class who is autistic.  I can tell you that he started taking threelac.  It is supposed to help with the "leaky gut" that many autistic children have.  Within 3 days everyone who works with him as witnessed a change for the better.  He is more verbal, is more sociable, maintains more eye contact, is trying to use more fine motor skills, etc.  This is not a cure for autism and from what I have read does not work with everyone.  His mom did not want to do the yeast-free, dairy free diet but did order this and did not ask family physcian...Many times they have different views on autism and do not take a pro-active stand, but what I can tell you is it is working.  He is going to the bathroom with out me telling him, holding his hand, etc. I do know that there is a time frame and the more proactive you are in getting help for your child or family member etc. in some cases (not all) you can improve your childs autistic tendancies.  Why doesn't the govenment do more independent studies to make sure that vaccines aren't linked to autism before we subject them to shots?

Answer 5

I'll have to agree with some above posters, there is so much to know about autism it would be impossible to post it all here. Even though there is tons of info about autism on the internet, in books, etc; you still won't learn everything about it. Autism is an on-going learning process from finding new treatment options, to finding the 100% sure known cause(s) of autism, to finding a cure for autism, etc.

I'm leaving you a bit about autism from the Autism Society of America...if you go to their website they have information about what it is; characteristics of autism, causes of autism, diagnosis criteria; treatment options from therapies to medicines, vitmains/minerals, and diets; eduactional info from IDEA to IEP's; adult transition; adulthood, etc; and there is also info about the other 4 PDD's (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)..Asperger's Disorder(high functioning autism);Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD);Rett's Disorder; PDD-Not Otherwise Specified-"atypical autism" (PDD-NOS);Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) being the 5th.

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. Autism is a spectrum disorder, and although it is defined by a certain set of behaviors, children and adults with autism can exhibit any combination of these behaviors in any degree of severity. Two children/adults, both with the same diagnosis, can act completely different from one another and have varying capabilities.

Autism is one of five disorders that falls under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), a category of neurological disorders characterized by “severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development.”

Autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 150 births (Centers for Disease Control Prevention, 2007). Roughly translated, this means as many as 1.5 million Americans today are believed to have some form of autism.

Autism knows no racial, ethnic, social boundaries, family income, lifestyle, or educational levels and can affect any family, and any child.

And although the overall incidence of autism is consistent around the globe, it is four times more prevalent in boys than in girls.

Every person with autism is an individual, and like all individuals, has a unique personality and combination of characteristics. Some individuals mildly affected may exhibit only slight delays in language and greater challenges with social interactions. They may have difficulty initiating and/or maintaining a conversation. Their communication is often described as talking at others instead of to them. (For example, monologue on a favorite subject that continues despite attempts by others to interject comments).

People with autism also process and respond to information in unique ways. In some cases, aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior may be present.

For people with autism, sensory integration problems are common, which may throw their senses off, they may be over or under active.

Answer 6

No, I'm busy with mine

Answer 7

there is so much to know about autism. But I will tell you that there are people out there that believe that it is caused by vaccines for children. In fact there are parents that dont allow their children to have them. There is a huge lawsuit in court about this now. I am sure you are able to look it up and read up on it. Also I will tell you that children with autism are able to overcome and learn how to deal with it and go on living normal lives. Even though there is no cure of it, it is treatable.