Comments on: A Blood Test, Bioscience, and a Business Plan

By: KC'sMommy

KC'sMommy — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:29:27 +0000

I wonder if when the testing is a sure thing- will the parents then be given the option to abort? I mean IF they also use this test in pregnant women? It kinda sounds like they are trying to do away with Autism? I have very mixed feelings on this subject. Caring for an Autistic child (in my case) is very hard, but I can’t imagine living life without my son K.C. It seems to me they should be spending more money on educational programs for Autistic kids. Show the parents how well Autistic kids do when they are in the right programs.

By: A Blood Test for Autism?

A Blood Test for Autism? — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:54:20 +0000

[...] this at the end of a June 3rd Newsweek article on the early detection of autism. And here is one company with a business plan to develop such a test. Are we ready for it? ASD, Aspergers, autism, baby, [...]

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:50:14 +0000

I welcome research I am concerned when funding is given to research that has no scientific basis. I also would ask what will they do with the information. I agree that no child will be harmed by not watching TV but I will admit that there are days when watching tv seems to be the only thing that will calm Rebekah down and since I have two other children to deal with as well she has watch tv. I can say that her brothers tend to watch more tv than her and did at a much younger age and they are not autistic so I do not believe that it causes autism.

By: Kristina Chew, PhD

Kristina Chew, PhD — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:11:14 +0000

I’m interested in finding genetic markers for autism, and always interested in asking “to what end is this research being developed”?

By: Leila

Leila — Wed, 23 May 2007 14:59:13 +0000

I’d say wait and see. The fact that he is partnering with the University, and not with some DAN doctor, is a good sign. Maybe the guy has some personal interest on it (an autistic child?), and not just financial, on this enterprise, and wants sound, scientifically proven therapies for autism to be developed. Chuck Gardner (who invested on his company) has a teenage son with autism and is one of the founding fathers of the MIND Institute, besides being one of the developers of the building itself.

What’s wrong with finding the genetic marker for autism and being able to diagnose it on our blood? Sounds like fascinating research to me. Early intervention or therapy will ease some of the impairments but it won’t make a child non-autistic, so I don’t know why this can be bad.

By: Eye on DNA Links - May 23, 2007 — Eye on DNA

Eye on DNA Links - May 23, 2007 — Eye on DNA — Wed, 23 May 2007 12:26:08 +0000

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By: David N. Andrews M. Ed. (Distinction)

David N. Andrews M. Ed. (Distinction) — Wed, 23 May 2007 06:50:03 +0000

Looks like an eradication plan to me…