I was just wondering the same thing. It would be wise for someone to research them as a variable for enviromental and medical factors linking to these conditions.
ANYONE can have Asperger's Syndrome.
Quakers were among the first in England to speak out AGAINST slavery.
Autism (including Asperger syndrome) appears to be more common among boys than girls. This could be because of genetic differences between the sexes, or that the criteria used to diagnose autism are based on the characteristics of male behavior.
The unemployment rate among college graduates affected by autism is 85.
The asperger syndrome is usually characterized by individuals, although intelligent, they lack an ability to effectively communicate with people in a social environment. The severity of this syndrome can vary among individuals. An aspergers test can be conducted online. There are a variety of resources where this test can be taken, and although you can take these online, a true diagnosis will need to be done by a doctor.
Significant difficulties in social interaction coupled with repetitive and obsessive behaviors Can range from mild to severly debilitating; for example, I have Asperger's Syndrome, which is the mildest variant of the disorder and arguably not entirely a disorder, as it gives the affected individual certain advantages.
AnswerYes, severe lead poisoning can cause brain damage which can lead to autistic-like symptoms. Autism being classified as a disorder or syndrome, all that is needed to obtain a diagnosis is to exhibit the symptoms. In this way, brain damage can lead to autism, and, indirectly, what ever caused the brain damage becomes the root cause of the autism.
quakers wasn't it?
quakers wasn't it?
The symptoms, characteristics and outcomes of these two conditions are quite different. Down syndrome is a developmental disorder. Rett syndrome is classified more specifically as a pervasive developmental disorder. A child with Down syndrome can also have a pervasive developmental disorder. At least one girl has been confirmed as having both Down syndrome and Rett syndrome by laboratory testing. Rett syndrome is a neurological and neurodevelopmental disorder that mostly occurs in females and is the result of a chromosomal abnormality. It is caused by mutations in the methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene in many of the cases. Infants with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first but then they begin to lose skills and abilities before age three. The child loses skills rapidly with purposeful hand movement and speech among the first skills lost. The ability to walk is also lost. Rett affects approximately 1 in 10,000 children. Children with Rett syndrome will grow into adulthood but will need constant care. Down syndrome is one of the most frequently occurring chromosomal abnormalities affecting as many as 1 in 753 children. It causes delays in physical and intellectual development. Children with Down syndrome have certain physical characteristics including a flattened facial profile, low muscle tone and an upward slant to the eyes. They have developmental delays but should be given every opportunity to develop their talents through education, vocational, and independent living training. With appropriate support children with Down syndrome can become quite successful adults. An abundance of information relating to both disorders is available online.
The Quakers were among the first religious groups to speak out against slavery in the United States. They actively campaigned against the institution of slavery and were instrumental in the abolitionist movement.
No, as far as we know there are no environmental factors that lead to autism - autism isn't 'triggered' it is a neurological variation. This however does not stop people using autism to try to support their agenda, for example some people claim vaccines, GMO's or pesticides cause autism.