Asperger's Diary

Lynne:

I recently had a consultation client come to me with questions about the sudden changes in behavior in her 3 year old. Every professional she had spoken with had said, "She's clearly been sexually abused."

I asked two questions, "When was her last round of vaccinations?" and, "Have you had her tested for autism?"

Turns out she was exhibiting the signs of late onset autism.

Frankly, if I had not worked with autistic kids for so long, I would have gotten on board with everyone else and said abuse.

Thanks for a much needed commentary.

Blessings,
Michael

Firstly, it was an excellent article on a topic I am intimately familiar with as a woman with Asperger's.

Secondly, to Michael Formica, scientific studies have shown conclusively that there is no link between autism and vaccines. This is an urban legend perpetuated by the ignorant or denying.

THE CAUSE OF AUTISM IS A HARD SUPPECT IT IS SAID THAT A BAD BIRTH CAN HAVE AFFECT ON CHILDREN. MY GRANDSON HAS ASPERGERS AND HIS MUM HAD A DIFFICULT BIRTH.BEING ROB OF AIR OR THE SOME OTHER REASON COULD BE A FACTURE.WE HAVE READ ALOT ON THIS AND ALOT OF PARENTS HAVE SAID THE SAME IT MAY NOT BE THE ONLY THING BUT HAS TO BE LOOK AT VERY CAREFULLY.ONLY TIME WILL TELL AND SOME MORE FUNDING TO RRESEACH THIS.