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When was Filipino Canadian Autism Parent Support Group created?
Filipino Canadian Autism Parent Support Group was created in 1996.
Does autism happen?
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.
Would your children have a higher risk for getting autism if the parent is autistic?
Yes.
Which parent passes autism?
Autism is believed to be genetic, it's more strongly linked to the father but can be a result of both parents genes. There are theories that Autism is not just linked to specific genes but to pairs of genetic mutations from both parents, that when paired result in Autism.
Can autism be inherited sexually?
It cannot be acquired sexually. However, it can be inherited genetically. While all direct causes for autism are not completely known, there are some studies that indicate that parent with particular autism or autism-like symptomology can contibute to the likelihood that autism will surface in their children, thus establish a possible link to inheritability of autism or autism spectrum disorders. There are links to reelin gene mutations that also give rise to autism as well.
Can parent who shares joint legal custody commit their child to a psychiatric hospital without other parent's consent or knowledge?
Shouldn't, but mothers do it anyway.
Is there any record of someone with autism giving birth to a child with autism?
Yes, there are known situations of persons with autism having children with autism. There is a genetic component to autism. Some people with autism get married and have children. Some of those children have autism, but some do not. Autism varies in its severity, so other people might not recognize that a person has autism. Sometimes a parent with autism or Asperger's Syndrome is not diagnosed until after having a child with a more severe case that is diagnosed.
What really was causing autism when the MMR shot controversy was taking place?
The exact same thing that has been causing autism at any other point in history. We don't know the full cause of autism, but primarily it's considered to be a genetic mutation either in one parent or both.
How do you prevent austism?
Autism is a developmental disability present from birth. Its cause is not known and, consequently, there are no known preventative measures that a parent can take.
What is a good book for a parent of a 12 year old just diagnosed with aspergers?
Aspergers is a form of Autism. A good book to read would be "Thinking in Pictures" by Temple Grandin. She, herself has a form of autism, if not aspergers specifically. She describes not only her own experience with profound insight, but she also discusses the entire spectrum of Autism.
Can Autistic children choose which parent they want to live with?
No. Autism gives no special power to select a custodial parent. If a decision must be made and it cannot be made with the consent and agreement of the parents then the court will decide.
How could you diagnose someone for autism?
It comes down to a simple urine test. The chemical bufotenin makes up most of the autistic individual and is easy to detect. If it is not found within the urine, then the person must have some other obscure disorder.
