How interesting. I know that some people believe there's a connection between certain vaccines and certain forms of autism. What you say does make sense. I am glad he's doing as well as he is. When you hear "autism" I think people automatically think the worst.
I am so glad you didn't institutionalize him. I can't believe people still feel that's an answer, for children who are able to learn to function.
You probably are going to be in school forever, but when you're done you will have a great career and will be able to help a lot of people.
I think the people who say that all autism is caused by vaccines are wrong, and I also think that the people who say there is no link between vaccines and autism are wrong. Like most truths, I think it lies somewhere between the two extremes.
But I do feel that the way vaccines are administered is irresponsible. You go to the pediatrician, they tell you it is time for this shot (3 vaccines for 3 different diseases) and that shot (2 more vaccines for two other diseases) and the other shot (1 more vaccines for one other disease). You get all three shots, exposing your child's immune system to six different antigens at once (when is THAT ever going to happen in the real world?) and if you're lucky, afterwards you get a little handout about the disease, the vaccine, and any risks/benefits
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The MMR is one of the two that is the most often blamed. The other is the DTP. There is no concrete proof (nor can there ever be one, as it is highly unethical to try to cause ASD in a child.)
I think there is a combination of genetic pathways and heredity that may be more susceptible to damage and allergic reactions to particular vaccinations that, in combination, can be the cause of a certain percentage of ASD cases.
Most of the research done has been done with the aim of disproving the idea that vaccinations can cause ASD. And personally, I don't think you can find a simple A+B=C type of cause and effect.
I think there is a combination of genetic pathways and heredity that may be more susceptible to damage and allergic reactions to particular vaccinations that, in combination, can be the cause of a certain percentage of ASD cases.
Thanks for sharing that. I never knew things could be done to help rebuild the damage. Do you know if it works in kids who were born with ASD, or only in those whose brains were damaged after birth?
I think it would depend on the cause of the ASD. However, even if "rebuilding" is not possible, all types of therapies exist that, if started early enough, can assist ASD kids learn how to interact with the wider world.
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How interesting. I know that some people believe there's a connection between certain vaccines and certain forms of autism. What you say does make sense.
I am glad he's doing as well as he is. When you hear "autism" I think people automatically think the worst.
I am so glad you didn't institutionalize him. I can't believe people still feel that's an answer, for children who are able to learn to function.
You probably are going to be in school forever, but when you're done you will have a great career and will be able to help a lot of people.
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But I do feel that the way vaccines are administered is irresponsible. You go to the pediatrician, they tell you it is time for this shot (3 vaccines for 3 different diseases) and that shot (2 more vaccines for two other diseases) and the other shot (1 more vaccines for one other disease). You get all three shots, exposing your child's immune system to six different antigens at once (when is THAT ever going to happen in the real world?) and if you're lucky, afterwards you get a little handout about the disease, the vaccine, and any risks/benefits ( ... )
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i think his hair looks cool, too!
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I think there is a combination of genetic pathways and heredity that may be more susceptible to damage and allergic reactions to particular vaccinations that, in combination, can be the cause of a certain percentage of ASD cases.
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Very interesting to read all of that and your son is quite handsome. :)
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I think there is a combination of genetic pathways and heredity that may be more susceptible to damage and allergic reactions to particular vaccinations that, in combination, can be the cause of a certain percentage of ASD cases.
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