Comments on: The Costs of Autism http://johnfullerblog.com/2009/04/26/the-costs-of-autism/ John Fuller's Blog Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:50:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: J.C. http://johnfullerblog.com/2009/04/26/the-costs-of-autism/#comment-3147 J.C. Sun, 31 May 2009 16:51:21 +0000 http://johnfullerblog.com/?p=990#comment-3147 Autism is no longer a mystery. Medical study has established the two main causes. One cause is age, particularly the age of the father at conception. A 50-year-old father is far more likely to conceive an autistic child than a 20-year-old father is, regardless of the age of his wife. But the even bigger cause is mercury/cadmium toxicity, particularly from vaccines. In the 1990s, autism rates became 50 times higher than before, as Thimerosal became a widespread ingredient in immunization shots. So, preventing autism is simple. Have your kids when you're young, and don't let them get mercury shot into their systems. Autism is no longer a mystery. Medical study has established the two main causes.

One cause is age, particularly the age of the father at conception. A 50-year-old father is far more likely to conceive an autistic child than a 20-year-old father is, regardless of the age of his wife.

But the even bigger cause is mercury/cadmium toxicity, particularly from vaccines. In the 1990s, autism rates became 50 times higher than before, as Thimerosal became a widespread ingredient in immunization shots.

So, preventing autism is simple. Have your kids when you’re young, and don’t let them get mercury shot into their systems.

]]> By: Tonya http://johnfullerblog.com/2009/04/26/the-costs-of-autism/#comment-3057 Tonya Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:21:07 +0000 http://johnfullerblog.com/?p=990#comment-3057 Our family definitely understands the costs and sacrifices associated with autism. Our eldest daughter has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome - thankfully, a high-functioning form of autism. She recieves special education services and speech services through our local school district but everything else is on us. Our insurance company limits us to 20 visits annually for occupational and physical therapy - everything else is on us. We thought that we might get some relief through the TEFRA program but she was denied because of inability to meet the disability requirements - even though we've been told that there is a possibility she will not be able to live on her own due to motor planning difficulties. It is very frustrating. We are told that early and frequent intervention is necessary yet there are not enough services available and when they are, they are very expensive. With three other children to consider, the challenges are almost overwhelming. Thankfully God has provided in ways I never dreamed possible and our daughter has made tremendous progress over the past several years. Our family definitely understands the costs and sacrifices associated with autism. Our eldest daughter has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome – thankfully, a high-functioning form of autism. She recieves special education services and speech services through our local school district but everything else is on us. Our insurance company limits us to 20 visits annually for occupational and physical therapy – everything else is on us. We thought that we might get some relief through the TEFRA program but she was denied because of inability to meet the disability requirements – even though we’ve been told that there is a possibility she will not be able to live on her own due to motor planning difficulties. It is very frustrating. We are told that early and frequent intervention is necessary yet there are not enough services available and when they are, they are very expensive. With three other children to consider, the challenges are almost overwhelming. Thankfully God has provided in ways I never dreamed possible and our daughter has made tremendous progress over the past several years.

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