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06 Oct 2009, 6:50 pm

From the Associated Press:

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A rigorous, not yet published study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found [the autism rate] is now about 1 in 100 by studying health and school records of children in various cities.

Some experts question the validity of the findings, at least in part because autism is a behavioral diagnosis. Dr. Susan E. Levy of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics subcommittee on autism, commented: "As of yet, there's no consistent biologic marker we can use to make the diagnosis of autism."


There is another thread on here but it is quoting FOX as the source and claiming 1 in 91 based on a telephone survey rather than the more rigorous study by the CDC which results in a 1 in 100 rate. I'll try to update this with a link to the publication when it is released.


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06 Oct 2009, 6:53 pm

ViperaAspis wrote:
From the Associated Press:

The AP wrote:
A rigorous, not yet published study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found [the autism rate] is now about 1 in 100 by studying health and school records of children in various cities.

Some experts question the validity of the findings, at least in part because autism is a behavioral diagnosis. Dr. Susan E. Levy of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics subcommittee on autism, commented: "As of yet, there's no consistent biologic marker we can use to make the diagnosis of autism."


There is another thread on here but it is quoting FOX as the source and claiming 1 in 91 based on a telephone survey rather than the more rigorous study by the CDC which results in a 1 in 100 rate. I'll try to update this with a link to the publication when it is released.


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06 Oct 2009, 7:58 pm

ViperaAspis wrote:
From the Associated Press:

The AP wrote:
A rigorous, not yet published study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found [the autism rate] is now about 1 in 100 by studying health and school records of children in various cities.

Some experts question the validity of the findings, at least in part because autism is a behavioral diagnosis. Dr. Susan E. Levy of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics subcommittee on autism, commented: "As of yet, there's no consistent biologic marker we can use to make the diagnosis of autism."


There is another thread on here but it is quoting FOX as the source and claiming 1 in 91 based on a telephone survey rather than the more rigorous study by the CDC which results in a 1 in 100 rate. I'll try to update this with a link to the publication when it is released.


well, Autism is Autism and does that mean ALL TYPES of Autism all lumped together?

299.00 Autistic Disorder
299.80 Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
299.80 Asperger's Disorder
299.80 Rett's Disorder
299.10 Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

all of those, or just Autistic Disorder? I heard that Asperger's is 2 in 10,000 so that would make us part of the 1 in 91, I suppose, but a different flavor, if you please. :D


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06 Oct 2009, 10:38 pm

1 in 166

1 in 150

1 in 100

1 in 91

Our numbers are increasing!! Soon we shall control all!! ! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!! !! !


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07 Oct 2009, 1:13 pm

... but following the logical progression

1 in 50

1 in 10

1 in 1

What happens when it becomes 2 in 1 ;)


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08 Oct 2009, 2:07 am

ViperaAspis wrote:
... but following the logical progression

1 in 50

1 in 10

1 in 1

What happens when it becomes 2 in 1 ;)

Overpopulation. Duh... :D


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08 Oct 2009, 5:07 am

Silvervarg wrote:
ViperaAspis wrote:
What happens when it becomes 2 in 1 ;)

Overpopulation. Duh... :D


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08 Oct 2009, 9:49 am

Well, were rapidly approaching that point. All we have to do is make sure that all future generations have their kids vaccinated...



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08 Oct 2009, 10:52 am

^ Nice.

And if user -9 repeats his point, does that make him -.999999.....?


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08 Oct 2009, 12:09 pm

1 in 91? Has Autism Speaks taken a hostile control of the CDC? :lol:


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08 Oct 2009, 12:53 pm

What will happen when we diagnose Autism Speaks, both the organization as a whole and the individuals that are part of it?

"In recent news, 2 out of every 3 people may have some form of Autism. Autism charity Autism Speaks has warned that this is proof that the epidemic of autism is now out of control, and we must act quickly to find a cure. Autism adovcacy groups such as Aspies For Freedom have dismissed these warnings, saying that if anyone needs curing, it should be the so-called 'NTs', or non-aspies, since they are now in the minority."



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08 Oct 2009, 2:12 pm

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What will happen when we diagnose Autism Speaks, both the organization as a whole and the individuals that are part of it?


They'll have to kick out two thirds of their board of directors. Can't have any autistics running an autism advocacy organization.



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08 Oct 2009, 9:22 pm

if it's 2 in 1, wouldn't that be multiple personalities?...;)


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09 Oct 2009, 6:45 am

Two Aspie personalities in each person 8O Nothing would get done!



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09 Oct 2009, 10:43 am

Please don't make me share a body with my mother. 8O