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A touching personal story. Autistic children are children of God! For some reason, they cannot be normal like most of us. Is that their fault? Why do we punish them for their sickness? We must learn more about Autism and Asperger's Syndrome and try to get more answers and demand more treatments.

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Searchbeam
April 28, 2007, 8:32 p.m.
Something about Autism and Asperger's Syndrome that we fail to understand. Children with these sicknesses cannot be normal and WE AS A SOCIETY KEEP ON DEMANDING THEM TO ACT NORMAL! We must examine our behavior, seek more information and try to give these children of God the best care and compassion we can give. Is it hard to do?
Look inside your heart and see if you can find your answer.
Peace and Blessings!
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bubba2
April 28, 2007, 9:24 p.m.
Mercury -- we can thank the lack of environmental responsibility and regulation for the levels of mercury in our rivers and streams and in the fish that we eat.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a crusader for the reduction of mercury pollution. He had his own blood analyzed a few years ago and the mercury levels in his body were 3-4 times higher than what they should be.
What a story, searchbeam - thank God for your uncle and his intervention. Thanks for sharing this ...
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ETproductions
April 29, 2007, 12:34 a.m.
The most disturbing thing about mercury poisoning is that we know it is a problem, and yet "farm raised" salmon is considerably higher in mercury that ocean catch. Why? Obviously, because the fish farmers care more about profits than human health.
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mozzer
April 29, 2007, 3:19 a.m.
What a deeply moving story, searchbeam. You and your uncle are truly intelligent, compassionate souls. We can all learn from your personal account.
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DeadHead13
April 29, 2007, 4:30 a.m.
HA! That was so funny! The writing was so bad, and it took forever to get to the point. And there was this constant flow of Christian propaganda; hilarious!
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Amazing1
April 29, 2007, 8:40 a.m.
Thank you searchbeam. My older brother has Asperger's syndrome. He's nearly 70 now and it wasn't until last year that anyone in the family realized why he was such a wierd duck. He has never socialized well although he is bright and has a lot of truly good qualities. It has changed our family dynamics to realize that he has been living with this all of his life.
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getreal1
April 29, 2007, 9:59 a.m.
Bush may be funding but from what I have heard South Carolina is taking away their help and is it possible that ADD, and other behavior syndromes are in fact Autism? I can understand putting these children into the school system, the only thing I question is that Normal elementary children cannot control being a child and they pick on these kids. I am and have been thinking that it is environmentally linked. With Rocket fuel in our water supply, why not? One of my cousins has Autism and she will always be a child. To hear her speak English you would never know it. I love her very much.
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mssofie
April 29, 2007, 9:53 a.m.
Searchbeam my heart goes out to you and your brother.
Patience is key for any parent, especially those with a child w/ Autism, AD/HD, bi-polar etc.
I've experienced that pain.
Thanks.
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fairnessreeper
April 29, 2007, 9:55 a.m.
I work with children on the autism spectrum. In most cases, they lack the social skills needed to play with neurotypical children in the way that society views as appropriate. However, they can be taught these skills. Early intervention is very important. There are some behaviorists that believe they should be seperated from the mainstream. Don't let one convince you if you have a child with autism. They belong in the classroom like every other kid. In fact, every other kid learns a lot more from them being in the class. The most important being respect and acceptance of all kinds. I have seen it, it is real.
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ZenAgain
April 29, 2007, 10:02 a.m.
I thought it was a good article, thanks searchbeam. My 8yo nephew (and god son) has Aspergers. He's a wonderful boy with a gentle soul. Absolute genius in many was too. Little quirks distiguish him from other kids- he can't ride in a car with window down, the two family dogs don't appear to exist to him and he just reads and reads and reads, he devours any piece of literature he can lay his hands on. He's also a wonderful musician and spends hours learning the cello. I think the sounds may sooth his very active mind in some way.
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contrast
April 29, 2007, 10:56 a.m.
I have a friend who is autistic. He has a sense of humor is VERY polite he was a great college student pretty much an all around good role model. But people used to think he was weird or something since he speaks differently and carries himself differently in public. Because of this his degree was near worthless. No one would hire him since he was socially awkward. Dont feel bad though he has a great job now working for the government. (He's a number cruncher). But yeah I kinda had a glimpse out of his eyes for a while there...people just dont know.
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HMMace
April 29, 2007, 11:06 a.m.
We must try something, my retarded child born brain damaged, through no fault of her own, but mistreated by all other children all of her life..Why??? I would say it comes from the "home"..I personally blame the parents..every one trying to be one up on each other, and reflected in the children..too bad.."MY child can do no wrong" .. syndrome..
All the prisoners in jails came from some one..they done wrong, and they belong to some one..mental illnesses..can not be cured,, can not be healed...did you ever hear a shrink tell you that?? Why is it the guy who tried to kill Reagon is still in custody??? But, millions like him are letloose, after the shrinks say he is cured...so--the shrinks lie..and to the courts no less... Like lawyers, they can leagally lie in court..Our system is flawed...to start with we must NEVER RE ELECT ANY PLOITICIAN--EVER... If they can not steal enough in one term...tough...
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wimligtenberg
April 29, 2007, 11:21 a.m.
i have been diagnosed with aspergers syndrome some weeks ago, after years of very severe depression. in my country the netherlands you have special programms for children but not for an adult male like me. i live a life with very few social contacts right now... its a struggle..
wim ligtenberg
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the99percentsolution
April 29, 2007, 12:20 p.m.
If you want to know why the rate of autism is ever-increasing, begin observing the rate at which parents cart their infants around in plastic carriers. It is a ubiquitous phenomenon. Infants are no longer snuggled, held close to the loving parent, or as the infant ages to toddler, held in the parent's arms, supported by the hip. Infants and toddlers are now lugged around like a piece of luggage. How can we expect them to respond to human beings if they are treated as things. Prevent autism by leaving the damn car seat in the car where it belongs. Pick up your baby. Caress your baby. Carry your baby. The brains of humans are built with stimulation. If you do not hold your baby, talk to your baby, your baby's brains will not build the dendrites necessary to be able to respond to you. If you leave your baby wailing in the infant seat, you have essentially told your baby that no one listens to his/her voice. If no one relates to baby, baby grows up relating to no one.
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canadianrancher57
April 29, 2007, 1:53 p.m.
IN 1991 my youngest son was born, it had been a normal pregnancy, but when he was born there where some complications and as I stood and stared at the sign on the wall that said signs of a healthy baby I began to worry, it seemed to take forever for my son to get any color, but after he began breathing everything seemed normal, by the time he was 10 months old we relized something was not normal and began searching for help. At three he was diagnosed with PDD which we were told is a type of autism, plus we were told that he had acute hearing, so noises were a problem to him. We have had a lot of help with him right from the beginning and also in school, and for that I am thankfull. Today we have a son that does well in school but the social interaction is still very weak. On what caused his problem I still believe it was being starved for air in his first few moments of life. As for being normal who do we use for a standard because we are all different.
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NaosuLoff
April 29, 2007, 2:47 p.m.
I have Aspergers, but I'm 'high end', which means that I pretty much function like a 'normal' person. I still concentrate heavily on things I like and sometimes I accidentally tune things out that I shouldn't, but most of the time I can choose whether to go off into my fantasy world or not. Unfortunately, because of that, most people don't believe me when I tell them I have the condition and as a result, I don't get the help I need. Maybe they can't believe that anyone with the condition would talk about it, let alone list what makes them fit into the category (a habit I've gotten into in an attempt to prove that I'm telling the truth). In either case, it's extremely difficult for me to find the help I need when I need it, so it's just a cycle of frustration. searchbeam, thank you for posting this article. It will hopefully help bring more awareness to Autism and Aspergers, which will hopefully enable people like me to finally get the assistance they need to live among 'normal' people.
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rlmolly
April 29, 2007, 4:21 p.m.
The world goes around because we are different and each person, with their different abilities is what makes this world so beautiful and rich.
Children with symptoms of Autism/Asperger's, Tourette's, and ADD often experience non-verbal learning disorder and have difficulties with higher order social reasoning. As a result some are at a loss to keep up with the pace or meanings of social interactions. They often get harassaed by peers, teachers and family. Instead, we must be do what we should be doing for all people...

Respect and honor what is good in us and others: Recognize each of us is an unfathomable being. Love and allow ourselves and others to grow with each encounter.
Recognize that each of us has areas of strength and need support in other areas.
As "we" as a society learn to nurture all of our members, "we" as a society will be able to eliminate many of the sorrows we bear. All is one...Life has purpose...Love all the people.
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Searchbeam
April 29, 2007, 6:08 p.m.
Friends,
Here are a few links that will take you to some of the many resources available for people who are dealing with a child
suffering from Autism/Asperger's Syndrome:
Links for Vaccine-Autism Connection and Chelation:
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http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/dan/dan.htm
http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/vaccine/thimer...
http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/vaccine/MMRref...
http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/dan/danusdis.htm
http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/dan/danforeign...
http://www.up-to-date.com/autism.tv/index.html
http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/vaccine/mercur...
http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/treatment/bren...
http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/questionnaire.pdf
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More..
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Searchbeam
April 29, 2007, 6:17 p.m.
Contd..
Some other companies/... active in this field:
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http://www.naturalhealthteam.com/health_problem...
http://www.kitchendoctor.com/articles/cilantro....
http://www.incrediblehorizons.com/Toxic metal Chart & chelators.htm
http://zap.intergate.ca/dmsa.html
http://www.chelationtherapyonline.com/articles/...
http://www.extremehealthusa.com/autism.html
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/amyholmes.htm
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Please be careful about how you interpret the information.
http://www.austismwebsite.com
is one of the reliable organizations that has been championing the cause of Autism and related diseases for a long time and has been very active in getting the medical community involved, including sponsoring research and conventions of experts.
Doctors certified with the DAN! project are probably your best and reliable sources for help.
Peace and Blessings!
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Nowalive
April 29, 2007, 6:19 p.m.
While serving in the Navy, and stationed at NAS Key West, I lived on Marathon Key. One day I visited the Dolphin Research Institute on Marathon Key to see the dolphins. While there I signed up as a volunteer. Some of my duties were to prepare the treats for the dolphins. During my time there I would see lots of people with autism. Some of the dolphins were used for therapy. They would swim with the autistic person and to see the reaction and interaction was amazing. To see someone so totally shut off to the rest of the world laughing and playing with the dolphins made my heart swell. I have since learned that many people with autism can connect easier, and on a deeper level with animals, because animals do not judge them, nor become impatient with them. Remember, just because someone is different doesn't mean you shouldn't try.
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caimen62
April 29, 2007, 6:22 p.m.
Believe me, I have nothing against the mentally challenged. But waht gets me mad is how in school the parents and teachers want us "normal" people ot treat them just like us. Then when we try to treat them the same the teachers and parents get mad. Teachers treat them way better than anybody else. Yet they want us to treat them the same. Figure that out.
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natashas
April 29, 2007, 7:16 p.m.
I have two children. A son and a daughter. When it was time for my son to go to preschool I enrolled him in easter seals. I did this so he could meet children with disabilities. He is five and does not question why someone needs a wheel chair or why people act differently then others. My daughter is three and she has been enrolled in easter seals since she was two. She has been hit by children who could not control their body. I almost took her out of school but she would not let me. She told me that she wanted to stay with her friends. She said I am teaching them not to hit. No one has hit her in five months. Children are beutiful no matter what. Each one with a gift. The children at easter seals taught my children compassion, patience, and love. My children taught them the same. No child should ever be hit for any reason. Sometimes it may take someone awhile to learn a lesson, some just need more patience.
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Tango57
April 29, 2007, 7:24 p.m.
Searchbeam,
Thank-you for sharing a personal story. I hope everyone has an uncle like yours. Unfortunately, there are too many stories like this one. Compared to 50 years ago, we are making progress on open-mindedness, tolerance and acceptance of those who are different in more ways than one from us.