Comments on: Genes Linked to Social Impairments http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:47:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kate http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-553756 Kate Sat, 17 May 2008 20:49:01 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-553756 While this is interesting, I'd like to see a study where the parents are tested as well. I know a number of families with a kid on the ASD spectrum and usually one (or both) of the parents display traits similar to the child (living near both CalTech and JPL, geniuses with quirks abound. While this is interesting, I’d like to see a study where the parents are tested as well. I know a number of families with a kid on the ASD spectrum and usually one (or both) of the parents display traits similar to the child (living near both CalTech and JPL, geniuses with quirks abound.

]]> By: liquid zeolite http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-555713 liquid zeolite Thu, 15 May 2008 23:13:11 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-555713 Whey do the drug companies waste their time researching genetic links to ASD when the obvious link is Mercury? Here's a study I just conducted. I studies the four states with the hightest Autism rates and found that all 4 states had a very high levels of Mercury in the environment: Top 4 States: Oregon: "China's Mercury flushes into Oregon's rivers" http://tinyurl.com/65pr45 "The largest, mercury polluter in the USA is from Eugene, Ore, Ash Grove Cement Co., Durkee, Baker County, Ore." http://tinyurl.com/55mx8w Minnesota: "Minnesota has more lakes and river miles than any other state." Conclusion: I suppose they eat more fish and I guess that means more mercury in the body. Maine: Mercury levels in Maine fish, loons, and eagles are among the highest in North America. http://tinyurl.com/6dpq5t Indiana: "Indiana ranks fourth nationwide in mercury emissions, most of which come from coal plants, according to the state's Sierra Club chapter." http://tinyurl.com/6jookb Conclusion: States that have high amounts of Mercury in the environment have the highest autism rates. Vaccines plus mercury in the environment is most likely the high rate of Autism in these states. Whey do the drug companies waste their time researching genetic links to ASD when the obvious link is Mercury? Here’s a study I just conducted. I studies the four states with the hightest Autism rates and found that all 4 states had a very high levels of Mercury in the environment:

Top 4 States:
Oregon:
“China’s Mercury flushes into Oregon’s rivers”
http://tinyurl.com/65pr45
“The largest, mercury polluter in the USA is from Eugene, Ore, Ash Grove Cement Co., Durkee, Baker County, Ore.”
http://tinyurl.com/55mx8w

Minnesota: “Minnesota has more lakes and river miles than any other state.” Conclusion: I suppose they eat more fish and I guess that means more mercury in the body.

Maine: Mercury levels in Maine fish, loons, and eagles are among the highest in North America.
http://tinyurl.com/6dpq5t

Indiana: “Indiana ranks fourth nationwide in mercury emissions, most of which come from coal plants, according to the state’s Sierra Club chapter.”
http://tinyurl.com/6jookb

Conclusion: States that have high amounts of Mercury in the environment have the highest autism rates. Vaccines plus mercury in the environment is most likely the high rate of Autism in these states.

]]> By: Marcie http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-555618 Marcie Thu, 15 May 2008 13:27:58 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-555618 This is a pet peeve of mine, i.e. the inability to recognize how many autistic kids (and adults) are very affectionate. After all, these are the same people who needs lots of proprioceptive input. And of course, for other (autistic) people, if someone is sensitive in a sense, they might be "to sensitive" to take it from a source that might do something unexpected. I should mentionm, I'm all for oxytocin. Some might dispute this, but I've trained myself to realize when it's been release (that way I can attempt to regulate it while not letting my emotions run away with me). This is a pet peeve of mine, i.e. the inability to recognize how many autistic kids (and adults) are very affectionate. After all, these are the same people who needs lots of proprioceptive input. And of course, for other (autistic) people, if someone is sensitive in a sense, they might be “to sensitive” to take it from a source that might do something unexpected.

I should mentionm, I’m all for oxytocin. Some might dispute this, but I’ve trained myself to realize when it’s been release (that way I can attempt to regulate it while not letting my emotions run away with me).

]]> By: sharon http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-551293 sharon Thu, 15 May 2008 01:25:43 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-551293 This certainly strikes close to home. Though my boys have no problems with hugs and touching, they do lack the skills to approach people appropriately. And I am at a loss how to teach them as I suffer the same problem. I used to think I was just shy. This certainly strikes close to home. Though my boys have no problems with hugs and touching, they do lack the skills to approach people appropriately. And I am at a loss how to teach them as I suffer the same problem. I used to think I was just shy.

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-546354 Kristina Chew, PhD Thu, 15 May 2008 01:01:03 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-546354 It was 7 years ago. I suspect it hasn't changed; will check, too. It was 7 years ago. I suspect it hasn’t changed; will check, too.

]]> By: Linda http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-551271 Linda Thu, 15 May 2008 00:53:17 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-551271 Run away parenthesis! Run away parenthesis!

]]> By: Linda http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-553336 Linda Thu, 15 May 2008 00:52:42 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-553336 "Long time ago..." I doubt anyone fingerprints, etc. today except for a high level state government post, etc. Not for teachers and certainly not for paras (aides, van drivers, etc.). Advocates need to assure background checks are far reaching (federal( and timely. What background check does NJ require for a van driver for example? “Long time ago…” I doubt anyone fingerprints, etc. today except for a high level state government post, etc. Not for teachers and certainly not for paras (aides, van drivers, etc.).

Advocates need to assure background checks are far reaching (federal( and timely. What background check does NJ require for a van driver for example?

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-555586 Kristina Chew, PhD Thu, 15 May 2008 00:36:14 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-555586 The <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailydiagnosis/2008/05/what-you-need-is-love-potion-n.html">NY Daily News</a> suggests that oxytocin could be a kind of "love potion # 9." @Linda, I have to check about federal background checks. I once (long time ago) applied for a part-time job in NJ public schools and, before being hired, was finger-printed and had a background check done on me. (Nothing terribly exciting at all.) The NY Daily News suggests that oxytocin could be a kind of “love potion # 9.”

@Linda, I have to check about federal background checks. I once (long time ago) applied for a part-time job in NJ public schools and, before being hired, was finger-printed and had a background check done on me. (Nothing terribly exciting at all.)

]]> By: Shannon http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-551254 Shannon Wed, 14 May 2008 17:23:33 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-551254 Getting to see those social connections happen always makes me feel I've taken parenting crack. Go Charlie go! Social skills are something we continue to help my son strengthen. He really likes being around other children, especially when they're doing group social physical activities that he can participate in, such as running around the yard, teeter-tottering, trampolining, and dog-piling. But he is still working on getting individuals' attention without accidentally alarming them. We used to have weekly facilitated playgroups at our house, but stopped due to the complications of the new year and new school schedule. Now, due to his love of music, I am considering hosting a facilitated musical play group instead, as he will have very good opportunities for social and general success, and will love it so much. Plus his sisters can participate and have fun *with* their brother. Getting to see those social connections happen always makes me feel I’ve taken parenting crack. Go Charlie go!

Social skills are something we continue to help my son strengthen. He really likes being around other children, especially when they’re doing group social physical activities that he can participate in, such as running around the yard, teeter-tottering, trampolining, and dog-piling. But he is still working on getting individuals’ attention without accidentally alarming them. We used to have weekly facilitated playgroups at our house, but stopped due to the complications of the new year and new school schedule. Now, due to his love of music, I am considering hosting a facilitated musical play group instead, as he will have very good opportunities for social and general success, and will love it so much. Plus his sisters can participate and have fun *with* their brother.

]]> By: Cliff http://www.blisstree.com/articles/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/comment-page-1/#comment-551300 Cliff Wed, 14 May 2008 16:46:28 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/genes-linked-to-social-impairments/#comment-551300 I have to admit that, in terms of abuse, I'm not all fully updated as to background checks. It's certainly an interesting question. Cliff I have to admit that, in terms of abuse, I’m not all fully updated as to background checks. It’s certainly an interesting question.

Cliff

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