Do you develop autism or are you born with it?

Answer 1

I believe it's a condition you're born with. My son had it from birth and showed signs even before the MMR injection.

Answer 2

There are basically 3 types of Autism: (1) "Classical Autism" which is genetic; (2) Asperger's Syndrome which is genetic; (3) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which has a range of symptoms and scientists have not yet determined whether someone is born with ASD, born with a predisposition for ASD, or if there is an environmental factor that triggers the onset of ASD. The one thing that is pretty certain is that autism spectrum disorder diagnoses have been increasing in the U.S. and worldwide since the early 1990's. It seems most scientistis think that this increase is due to both an awareness of autism as well a real increase. Also, to even say Autism Spectrum Disorder is somewhat misleading in that it suggests that "Classical Autism" and "Autism Spectrum Disorders" have the same cause which may not be the case. It might be that they are two completely different disorders but they share similar symptoms and thus are grouped together. For example, children with sleep apnea are often diagnosed as having ADHD because both disorders share the same symptoms.

Answer 3

You are born with autism. Having said that there is some as yet unproven link with the MMR jab so, perhaps, people are born with a predisposition to it. It is thought at the moment that it is some form of brain damage but has yet to be targeted exactly which part of the brain is damaged. I also think there is a big hereditary factor involved in autism. Ask any one with an ASD if there is anyone else in the family with autism and the answer is usually yes, even if the other family members do not have a diagnosis they could fit the criteria for an ASD. So really you can't develop autism you are born with it even if you don't realise until later life. I know of someone who has recently been diagnosed with high functioning autism at the age of 68. His family always thought he was a bit eccentric but after the diagnosis it all made perfect sense.

Answer 4

Sorry you bought such shielding and nasty answers to your query. It is a fair question to ask. I individually don't intend to have kids ever, and this is a large rationale why (although undoubtedly no longer the only intent). It looks as if 50 percent of the folks i do know who've youngsters, have one with Autism, Asperger's, or some other major issue. Then there are all the sanctimonious moms and helicopter mum and dad who spend 24/7 obsessing about being "superb" moms and criticizing everybody else for each option they make. Why any person would sign up for being attentive to such humans's judgmental opinions for the next 18 years is beyond me. I with no trouble can not see why having a little one, with the entire risk worried, and little or no apparent pleasure, is worth it these days. It is no longer like the sector simply desires extra youngsters. My private opinion: when you've got robust doubts, it may be higher to spend the vigor you possibly can have spent having a kid, looking to make the sector a better situation for the youngsters who are already here. People had been threatening me for decades that i'd "remorse" now not having kids. Good, I on no account have regretted it. And what would have been a lot worse is having kids and then regretting having them. It can be not like you can give them again.

Answer 5

Generally people are born with it.

However, there is one type of autism called Childhood Disintegrative Disorder where the child appears to develop normally and later regresses after a few years.

Answer 6

It's still a mystery. Since the causes are still unknown no one can say for sure if you develop it or if you're born with it. Autism, like Schizophrenia, may be a group of disorders rather than a single disorder and possibly have different causes. It could be a genetic factor. It could be something that happens during pregnancy that affects the fetus. It could be something environmental such as exposure to toxins in very early life.

Answer 7

You are born with autism but sometimes children arent diagnosed right away becauuse no one notices the signs of autism or mistakes them for normal early childhood behaviors. Children may not be diagnosed untill well into elementary school depending on the type of autism and the symptoms. It is not always easy to diagnose it took my friends child 3 years to be diagnosed even though they did tests the whole time.

Answer 8

i believe people are born with a predisposition to it. babies may show signs immediately ( as did my son), or signs may not be evident until parents start to notice social differences between their child and his peers. still others appear to be developing normally then suddenly regress( as in cases where immunizations are said to be the trigger for example) usually by the age of 4, parents will suspect that something is up. and yes , its a spectrum disorder, and while the poster above was a little extreme with his conspiracy theory, i do think that it could be viewed as a spectrum that we are possibly ALL on.

edit: interestingly, my son had a very severe reaction to his first MMR injection and i decided against giving him the rest of the series. please note that his autistic tendencies were already very evident before taking the shot.

Answer 9

Yes I feel you are born with it, your just wired a little differently from others.
After doing some of my own research lately, I have read some ridiculous reasons for autism, like caused by toxic substances, over-vaccination and the list goes on.. to me it’s quite simply, it’s all to do with evolution – we have to evolve and change in order to survive, and most autistic people I know seem to have more complex brains, and maybe even superior minds!
There is no known cure and while researchers have yet to understand what causes AS, there is likely a genetic component. Also recent research shows results suggest current hormone abnormalities in women with AS and their mothers. Direct investigations of serum testosterone levels, and genetic susceptibility to high testosterone production or sensitivity in women with AS would illuminate the origin of these conditions, research on going...so who knows.
Our 'symptoms' are in fact ourselves, not some unfortunate illness we suffer. We are unique individuals which the so-called 'normal' world often despise and underestimate but don't often try or want to understand. We have been made to believe in a stereotype of 'normality' for our children, and to panic, fear and react when our offspring don't achieve.
To me its just a different way of thinking and seeing www.asplanet.info

Answer 10

I think its both. I know someone that was normal till about 3 months old I believe. So she developed it, but I think people are also just born with it.