Magnets only effect Iron, a trace mineral in the body. If you have enough iron in your body for the magnet to have any effect at all, it will only hinder circulation of the blood. The cause of autism is not known, and there is nothing to suggest that it may be the result of the level of iron in the bloodstream. Therefore, I am afraid that a magnetic mattress would simply be a waste of your money. Be certain not to lay your laptop computer or credit cards on it.
It's absolutely impossible to know how many cases of Autism there were in 1942. This is because Autism as a diagnosis didn't exist at that time, thus essentially Autism didn't exist, Autistic people would have been misdiagnosed as any number of other conditions.
Autism isn't a disability, it is a difference - autism is a spectrum, as such it effects different people in different ways and to different severities, so although some people may face disabilities as a result of autism many don't. As a disability it would be considered a neurological disability.
Visco foam mattresses are often referred to as a "Memory Foam" Mattress. These Visco mattresses are better than other types of mattresses because they adjust to the persons body that lays on the mattress.
Autism is not caused by how the parents treat their children.Autism is a neurological condition caused by genes. If a parent has genes for autism, the child could inherit those genes, making it possible that the child could have autism, but that will not necessarily happen. In addition, there are also spontaneous genetic mutations in some fetuses, some of which have no effect, but others of which can result in autism or other conditions.
Natural latex mattresses can be cleaned easier than other types of mattresses and have a longer life span for usability. They cost about $100.00 more than other mattresses but their health benefits for those with allergies make them a popular choice.
Magnets attract or repel other magnets thanks to something called the magnetic force.
Absolutely. Asperger's Syndrome had not been identified as a condition then, so children with it were diagnosed with other conditions including autism or obsessive-compulsive disorder or were described as odd, troublemakers, or whatever characteristics were most dominant.
You cannot 'get' autism, you are born Autistic. Autism is a neurological difference so you're Autistic from the time your brain develops in the second trimester. Autism is a result of genetic factors.
Rocking back and forth can be a behavior associated with autism, but it is not exclusive to autism. It can also be seen in other conditions such as sensory processing disorders or anxiety. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.
No - autism cannot be diagnosed using on-line quizzes. Autism is a neurological condition, in order to diagnose autism a person would have to go through intensive assessment with an autism expert or team of experts - during assessments other conditions such as social anxiety have to be ruled out, they interview both the individual and their family to identify any developmental issues and characteristics of autism. Assessment can take from one day up to several months. FYI - Terms such as "high functioning" are meaningless and considered offensive within the autism community, these terms only serve to undermine the importance of individuals who are more severely effected by autism and further myths about autism.
Yes, it is possible. In one study, the chance that an identical twin has autism when the other does is 82%. That means that 18% of the identical twins did not have autism. It is much more likely that an identical twin will have autism if the other does than that a fraternal twin or other sibling will, but it does not happen every time.
Izzy Baia: Autism, Life and Other Unsolved Mysteries is by Kevin Whelan.