I read recently that Autism is unusually common in Scotland. Does anyone have any sites to confirm that information or thoughts on the subject? Thanks!
2007-02-10 03:03:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
The world wide statistic is 1 child in every 166 has some form of autism. The stats in the US just increased to 1 in every 150. I don't have confirmation if this is world wide. The Scottish Society for Autism lists 1 in every 110 children has some form of autism.
Here is a link to their website:
http://www.autism-in-scotland.org.uk/index.shtml
2007-02-10 14:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've read, it seems that some people are basing the high prevalence in Scotland on immunation rates. It's not necessarily the *shots* that are causing autism, but the fact that the kids may be more genetically suseptible, and the immunizations may actually trigger on-set of autism symptoms in vunerable people.
Environmentally released mercury is also something that is being looked at. Mercury is being released into the atmosphere, mainly from fossil fuel, but is also known to be present in some form, in peat. And it's known to be present in fish - which can be high in mercury, mainly from the mercury being deposited on soil and water.
Which may explain Scotland's rate of Autism....a genetically suseptible people, and then the addition of mercury from other sources may just = higher than normal rates
I couldn't find rates for Scotland, but the rates for the UK are listed below.
Country/Region / Prevalence / Population Estimated Used
USA 587,310 293,655,4051
United Kingdom 120,541 60,270,7082
You have children who may be genetically suseptible, due to generations of past mercury exposure, and then add immunizations to the mix... and maybe some forms of Autism are the result ?
2007-02-10 20:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has Aspergers syndrome, the top end of Autism and her dad is Scottish, as is my mum, so i can't confirm this. Autism has many different aspects and it could be that it is just not recognised unless it is severe.
2007-02-10 12:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't get an epidemic of a purely genetic disorder. Autism has been shown to be a combination of genetic predisposition with environmental input. This predisposition may be for immune dysfunction or auto immune disorders. This is why certain children may be more vulnerable to environmental contaminants and vaccines. For a list of abstracts of scientific studies looking at immune function and autism, dietary intervention, etc... go to: www.autismndi.com
2007-02-10 20:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by kathrynslp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It seems to be a unique and rare phenomenon! Any local medical site should provide more insight into the subject.
2007-02-10 11:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe all neurological disorders are genetic. I have a cousin with asbergers/Pdd. My daughter has to get checked out she probably has it too. This has nothing to do with shots, my Aunt is a major hippy and she didn't give them vaccinated until 8 yrs old
2007-02-10 11:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism#Types_of_autism
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
http://www.health-reports.com/autism.html?engine=overture!801&keyword=autism
http://www.clayforautism.com/autism-symptoms.html?s=cfa&kw=early+sign+of+autism&OVRAW=early%20signs%20of%20autism&OVKEY=early%20sign%20of%20autism&OVMTC=standard&ysmwa=gEI23Hvfm06I5hfqTSHgkfYlaYKnZU3XIjkOALzwOmk8u2H7i0hl0JjmcuPmyek_
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/autismmenu.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autistic_spectrum
2007-02-13 18:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋