
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.

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I've been thinking about this...I know that it has been said that Autism is known to be heredity but I have been wondering about that. I know of a few parents that have two or more children with different forms of Autism but there is no trace in my husband's or my family. I was wondering how many parents out there don't have it in there family blood line but have a child with autism. It upsets me when I think about my other children and knowing that they will be worried about having a child with autism when they grow up.
Let me know.
Danielle
Let me know.
Danielle
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http://www.fda.gov/cber/vaccine/thimerosal.htm#t1
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