Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
I just read this in Woman's Day (dated Nov 13, 2007 - I know I double checked the date) and thought I'd pass it along!
A federal advisory panel of environment health experts recently evaluated 500 animal studies involving exposure to BPA, a chemical found in some plastic baby bottles and sippy cups. The worry is that when bottles/cups are heated or washed repeatedly the BPA can leak into the drink. While of course the experts say there is no strong evidence of health hazards for the general public they did express "some concern" that exposure to BPA may alter the NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN!!!
What's recommended:
1) obviously replace bottles/cups with any signs of cracks, scratches or discoloration.
2) toss the BPA containing bottles (which are hard and clear). Instead use glass bottles, those made from polypropylene (which look cloudy) or polyamide (in Born Free bottles).
Has anyone heard of this being connected with causing autism????
A federal advisory panel of environment health experts recently evaluated 500 animal studies involving exposure to BPA, a chemical found in some plastic baby bottles and sippy cups. The worry is that when bottles/cups are heated or washed repeatedly the BPA can leak into the drink. While of course the experts say there is no strong evidence of health hazards for the general public they did express "some concern" that exposure to BPA may alter the NEUROLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN!!!
What's recommended:
1) obviously replace bottles/cups with any signs of cracks, scratches or discoloration.
2) toss the BPA containing bottles (which are hard and clear). Instead use glass bottles, those made from polypropylene (which look cloudy) or polyamide (in Born Free bottles).
Has anyone heard of this being connected with causing autism????
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
It's hard, though, because everything they recommend to deter "mouthing" behaviors is plastic, so what's worse, you know? The mouthing or the possible toxins leeching from the plastics??? I feel like it's one step forward, two steps back...
Tracey