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03 Dec 2007, 10:30 am

Major study of autism started

Kaiser Permanente joins 5-year study of disorder

By Sandy Kleffman, STAFF WRITER

Researchers are launching the largest-ever U.S. study aimed at solving one of the most perplexing mysteries of modern times: the cause of autism.

The incurable disorder now strikes nearly one in 150 American children and shows no sign of letting up. California recently shattered a record by adding more than 1,000 cases of autism to its regional center system in just three months.

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03 Dec 2007, 10:58 am

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Eighteen-year-old Ian and 11-year-old Connor have both been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism.

The Wallaces began to notice that despite his high IQ, Ian had some unusual behaviors, including speaking in what sounded like a British accent.

That's not Asperger's, that's just good taste. :lol:

Normally I'm sceptical of a lot of these studies, especially in the US - it seems like we already know a lot about causes - genetic, prenatal testosterone exposure, etc. But this looks to be something really wide-ranging, starting from scratch and trying to assess every possible factor which might have contributed. That sort of study can often turn up new factors you hadn't previously considered. Sounds like a really good thing.


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03 Dec 2007, 1:28 pm

I don't have anything to say, I just wanna follow this thread.



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03 Dec 2007, 3:08 pm

There's a link down \/there\/ below "Page 1 of 1" that says "Watch this topic for repiles," except in your case it now says, "Stop watching this topic." :)


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04 Dec 2007, 2:42 am

To me, it's all down to the genes. There is no set cause for Autism or AS aside from someone having the genes, hidden or otherwise, and passing them on to the child. Simple as that.

The real mystery is where this set of genes came from. Evolutionary defect? The Neanderthal theory? Who knows!


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05 Dec 2007, 12:12 am

I know, it is the subject of my book.