what can cause autism and why are some babies more prone to it then others? im just curious. does anyone on here have a baby or family member with autism?
I didn't think that some babies were more prone than others to get it, or there were any causes, unfortunately just one of those things :-( I don't have too much experience of the diagnosis/background side of it though but I looked after a little boy who was autistic, difficult but amazingly rewarding at the same time! I know here in the UK it generally won't be diagnosed until a child is around 2-3 years at least
@Steph_Due_101611 I read a really great book, House Rules by Jodi Picoult about a boy with aspergers. It truly is an amazing book, I enjoyed learning the things they taught in it about people with aspergers.
@mystic i wasnt trying to offend autism is just one of them subjects im not very educated on and am curious as to know how it happens or why. which obviously no one knows why. i just was thinking about it and figured id ask and see if anyone on here has a first hand experience with it. im sorry i sound stupid i just dont know if its called a disease or a condition or what its classified as, i just dont trust everything google throws at me is why im asking.
@littlenat86 i just never realized how much i dont know about it till the other day.. and i dont know what triggered that thought either. i hope someone figures out one day why it happens.. i guess its kinda like down syndrome.. they know its genetic but they dont know exactly why it happens.. they just know it happens.. and where the confusion is in the making of the baby.. idk i guess i just have a lot of pressure on me to have a baby with no health issues that im really paranoid and terrified. i will love and cherish my baby regardless. i hope im not coming off as a brat.. im genuinely interested.
My 8 year old daughter, Ana, has aspergers too. She is in both Gifted&Talented and SpecialEd(EBD) classes at school. I do know that alotta more boys have Autistism Spectrum Disorders than girls. This year my daughter is the only girl in her Special Ed class due to that very fact.
@finallyaboy what is aspergers? i never knew that males were of a higher percentage of having autism either. im not even really sure what autism is.. how does it differ from down syndrome?
My neighbor boy has a form of autism. We think aspergers but we aren't drs. And his parents won't do anything to help him but we have read books and tried helping him. They finally got him into some special classes to help but that's all they have done. Its sad. My cousin is autistic and the drs think his is caused by a shunt that he has to have in his brain to help with the balance of the fluid sorta speak. No one knew the fluid in his brain was compressing against his skull and causing problems. He was 2 when diagnosed and a shunt was placed. His two sisters are perfectly fine. He is 13 now and very smart but quiet. He won't talk to anyone and he paces a lot. Especially when nervous. There's the little bit of experience I have with it.
@juliansmommy how did that confuse you? its not me thats putting pressure on myself.. its other people. i will love my baby regardless if it has any health issues.
@kara_lamek Aspergers syndrome is a mild form of autism. From what i understand kids with severe autism are usually are non-verbal or have a very limited vocabulary. Kids with Aspergers have the classic traits of autism but r much more verbal (&social albiet somewhat awkwardly)
I understand it's not you, but who would put pressure on someone to have a baby with no health issues? Guess where I'm getting at is, if anyone said anything like that to me I wouldn't let them get to me. And I'm not being rude in any way.
@samantha thats interesting.. why wouldnt the parents want to do everything in their power to make things easier for there child? at least he has yall to help. thats great to hear about your cousin! a lot of people have social problems.. my mom does.. she hates people lol she has a phobia. i just dont know much on the subject i do appreciate you sharing your story with me though!
@finallyaboy that makes sense. so the severity can differ. is there only 2 classes of it? thank you for educating me... im sorry idk much.
@juliansmommy its my bd family. his brothers(4 of them) seem to think my baby is going to come out with everything in the world wrong with it... all because my bd use to smoke weed..he doesnt do it often now and if he does its not around me! I dont smoke weed nor do i like it.. my family doesnt have history of anything except asthma really.. and his family has a history of heart murmurs. his dad has one and one of his brothers. but they just always make these horrible comments.. and i had a mc in feb and they swore on everything i did something wrong... im just scared that if my child does have something wrong that ill have to completely shut them off to my baby... and risk losing my bd...
my 18yo brother has aspergers and my 7 year old brother has just been diagnosed on autistic spectrum, has someone said. more common in male's and generally (not always) runs in family e.g if your brother has it higher chance your child can have it (don't mean you just a example) and autistic people generally will excel at one subject but be crap at others, if your bd's family say anything again tell them to f'**k of and open there narrow minded brains!! i also work with adults with learning disabilities and they are the most amazing people you could ever meet, so loyal, friendly, talented, just pure amazing (did write something longer then this but it disappeared and to p¡ssed of to write it all again
I have worked in the field for 11 years and specialised in autistic spectrum during my degree. There is no known cause for any autistic spectrum disorder. Some believe you are born with it, some believe it is caused by medical trauma, some believe you are predisposed to it before birth and then triggered when infant. If you look up any books by baron Cohen he is an expert in the field. Aspergers and autism are at present separate diagnosis. Aspergers is where the person is much higher functioning they can live everyday life with no difficulties or just need routine, or support in some key areas. Autism is different. People with autism have what is called triad of impairments and also lack of theory of mind. That is they have difficulties understanding how or why others think or act the way they do. They have difficulties in socialisation, communication is often literal and repetitive, routines are vital and change is devastating. Some people with autism can also experience sensory disturbances such too much noise, too much visual overload and problems with crowds. Also can have sensory problems with eating, drinking or wearing clothes. The spectrum is used to diagnose how severe level of autism is. Imagine a semi circle or half moon shape- those that are to left are more severe - severely disabled physically and developmentally. Those round to the right are high functioning and are generally diagnosed with aspergers. important to note not everyone with autism has the savant trait - that is the genius at one thing. It is actually extremely rare. Many people with autism/aspergers do have keen interests in one area but that is different to being expert genius at it. Loads more to say but could go on forever!! I know some wonderful amazing people with autism and aspergers it is not an end of life diagnosis people can live fantastic fulfilled independent lives.
Oh one more thing!! In terms of what to call it "condition disease" etc. I believe a person has autism - it doesn't define them and so I never say they are autistic - they are a person first, they just so happen to have autism. Autism is generally considered a condition. It is not a disease as it is consisted mental health not medical and is not curable. Hope makes sense.
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@steph_due_101611 what is aspergers?
@juliansmommy how did that confuse you? its not me thats putting pressure on myself.. its other people. i will love my baby regardless if it has any health issues.
@juliansmommy its my bd family. his brothers(4 of them) seem to think my baby is going to come out with everything in the world wrong with it... all because my bd use to smoke weed..he doesnt do it often now and if he does its not around me! I dont smoke weed nor do i like it.. my family doesnt have history of anything except asthma really.. and his family has a history of heart murmurs. his dad has one and one of his brothers. but they just always make these horrible comments.. and i had a mc in feb and they swore on everything i did something wrong... im just scared that if my child does have something wrong that ill have to completely shut them off to my baby... and risk losing my bd...