Comments on: No Causal Association Between Early Exposure to Mercury and Neuropsychological Outcomes http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:38:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Surprise Surprise: No link between the MMR and autism http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-549705 Surprise Surprise: No link between the MMR and autism Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:40:36 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-549705 [...] 27, 2007: The New England Journal of Medicine study on no causal association between early exposure to mercury and neuropsychological [...] [...] 27, 2007: The New England Journal of Medicine study on no causal association between early exposure to mercury and neuropsychological [...]

]]> By: The Vaccine Witch Hunt http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-544761 The Vaccine Witch Hunt Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:05:49 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-544761 [...] this assumption—belief—-that Howards suggests is one reason that, despite more and more scientific evidence to the contrary, many still think that there is a link between vaccines and autism. Howard [...] [...] this assumption—belief—-that Howards suggests is one reason that, despite more and more scientific evidence to the contrary, many still think that there is a link between vaccines and autism. Howard [...]

]]> By: A bad day for antivaccinationists: Yet another study fails to support an association between vaccines and neurodevelopmental disorders : Left Brain/Right Brain http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-539379 A bad day for antivaccinationists: Yet another study fails to support an association between vaccines and neurodevelopmental disorders : Left Brain/Right Brain Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:10:52 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-539379 [...] From AutismVox: [...] [...] From AutismVox: [...]

]]> By: More Evidence for the Safety of Vaccines : Left Brain/Right Brain http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-539185 More Evidence for the Safety of Vaccines : Left Brain/Right Brain Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:57:52 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-539185 [...] Kristina Chew at AutismVox reiterates what I did above – that the mercury-causes-autism ideologues are always asking for more studies, but refuse to change their position when the studies they ask for come out. They are waiting for studies that show what they want them to show – we call that “cherry picking.” [...] [...] Kristina Chew at AutismVox reiterates what I did above – that the mercury-causes-autism ideologues are always asking for more studies, but refuse to change their position when the studies they ask for come out. They are waiting for studies that show what they want them to show – we call that “cherry picking.” [...]

]]> By: María Luján http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-540307 María Luján Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:06:40 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-540307 There are several studies on siblings of autistic children: J Autism Dev Disord. 2007 Jan;37(1):145-57. Epub 2007 Jan 11. Early social, imitation, play, and language abilities of young non-autistic siblings of children with autism.Toth K, Dawson G, Meltzoff AN, Greenson J, Fein D. UW Autism Center and Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington, Seattle, USA. Studies are needed to better understand the broad autism phenotype in young siblings of children with autism. Cognitive, adaptive, social, imitation, play, and language abilities were examined in 42 non-autistic siblings and 20 toddlers with no family history of autism, ages 18-27 months. Siblings, as a group, were below average in expressive language and composite IQ, had lower mean receptive language, adaptive behavior, and social communication skills, and used fewer words, distal gestures, and responsive social smiles than comparison children. Additionally, parents reported social impairments in siblings by 13 months of age. These results suggest that the development of young non-autistic siblings is affected at an early age and, thus, should be closely monitored, with appropriate interventions implemented as needed. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17216560&ordinalpos=16&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum">Link</a> I have also wondered how a vaccinated sibling can affect a non-vaccinated brother/sister -autistic-and how the contact with also wild infections can affect- in this case- the non-vaccinated child ( if susceptible). AS others said, a study- in immunological terms-testing IgG/IgM for different vaccine preventable diseases - and herpes group virus for example-could be a way to study this group-in terms of contact and impact with/of infections. There are several studies on siblings of autistic children:
J Autism Dev Disord. 2007 Jan;37(1):145-57. Epub 2007 Jan 11.
Early social, imitation, play, and language abilities of young non-autistic siblings of children with autism.Toth K, Dawson G, Meltzoff AN, Greenson J, Fein D.
UW Autism Center and Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Studies are needed to better understand the broad autism phenotype in young siblings of children with autism. Cognitive, adaptive, social, imitation, play, and language abilities were examined in 42 non-autistic siblings and 20 toddlers with no family history of autism, ages 18-27 months. Siblings, as a group, were below average in expressive language and composite IQ, had lower mean receptive language, adaptive behavior, and social communication skills, and used fewer words, distal gestures, and responsive social smiles than comparison children. Additionally, parents reported social impairments in siblings by 13 months of age. These results suggest that the development of young non-autistic siblings is affected at an early age and, thus, should be closely monitored, with appropriate interventions implemented as needed.
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I have also wondered how a vaccinated sibling can affect a non-vaccinated brother/sister -autistic-and how the contact with also wild infections can affect- in this case- the non-vaccinated child ( if susceptible). AS others said, a study- in immunological terms-testing IgG/IgM for different vaccine preventable diseases – and herpes group virus for example-could be a way to study this group-in terms of contact and impact with/of infections.

]]> By: Chuck http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-540308 Chuck Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:03:25 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-540308 What would the results of an individual that has been thoroughly reviewed by two different neurologists as having no noteworthy neurological deficits and having ASD be for this study? What would the results of an individual that has been thoroughly reviewed by two different neurologists as having no noteworthy neurological deficits and having ASD be for this study?

]]> By: Leanne http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-540309 Leanne Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:57:52 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-540309 I've often wondered if it might be helpful to study older siblings of autistic children. My oldest son is NT and I've long wondered why that is so (more often actually than wondering why my youngest is autistic). I agree strongly with what Chuck said as well. I’ve often wondered if it might be helpful to study older siblings of autistic children. My oldest son is NT and I’ve long wondered why that is so (more often actually than wondering why my youngest is autistic).

I agree strongly with what Chuck said as well.

]]> By: NeuroLogica Blog » More Evidence for the Safety of Vaccines http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-538953 NeuroLogica Blog » More Evidence for the Safety of Vaccines Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:59:35 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-538953 [...] Kristina Chew at AutismVox reiterates what I did above - that the mercury-causes-autism ideologues are always asking for more studies, but refuse to change their position when the studies they ask for come out. They are waiting for studies that show what they want them to show - we call that “cherry picking.” [...] [...] Kristina Chew at AutismVox reiterates what I did above – that the mercury-causes-autism ideologues are always asking for more studies, but refuse to change their position when the studies they ask for come out. They are waiting for studies that show what they want them to show – we call that “cherry picking.” [...]

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-540238 Kristina Chew, PhD Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:19:09 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-540238 No matter how many studies are done, it does seem that the dispute may be <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20999499/site/newsweek/">neverending</a>, as noted in a story in <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20999499/site/newsweek/">Newsweek</a> this week. No matter how many studies are done, it does seem that the dispute may be neverending, as noted in a story in Newsweek this week.

]]> By: C http://www.blisstree.com/articles/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/comment-page-1/#comment-538815 C Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:21:23 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/no-causal-association-between-early-exposure-to-mercury-and-neuropsychological-outcomes/#comment-538815 No problem I LOVE the analysis phase (really). And pD you have hit the nail on the head: antecdotal information from parents and concerned others is biased and not collected in a systematic manner. Seriously, I would be very interested in a study of higher risk children (for autism) and their vaccine patterns. And thanks for the CA study info, yep the unethical part certainly is a stopper (go IRBs). No problem I LOVE the analysis phase (really).

And pD you have hit the nail on the head: antecdotal information from parents and concerned others is biased and not collected in a systematic manner. Seriously, I would be very interested in a study of higher risk children (for autism) and their vaccine patterns.

And thanks for the CA study info, yep the unethical part certainly is a stopper (go IRBs).

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