Link about Space Launch; How much contribution has been made to the space Program by Autism?

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-12-02/nasas-orion-test-flight-gets-us-closer-to-mars
Visual and spatial strengths!!  Plus, repeated patterns...ability to see patterns..
*********Often been found that engineers run in families.....autism too.
How much do we owe to autism with regard to the Space Program?
******Remember Temple Grandin's Grandfather invented the auto pilot for planes!!

Autism under reported in Minorities?

Please check out this article @
http://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/autism-likely-underreported-in-minority-children/article/381985/?DCMP=EMC-PA_Update&CPN=&spMailingID=9886306&spUserID=ODE4MzExMzE2ODUS1&spJobID=420857923&spReportId=NDIwODU3OTIzS0

The article says autism under reported in blacks and Hispanics. I didn't see a state to state comarision.

It does make me wonder about the l: 88 and l:53. Is autism under reported? too Broad a category to get sufficiant data?

I propose More specific Spectrum varieties, those that Co occur with oTher issues in what%'S and more be defined better so research advan cement can happen faster,

Too many stabs at a vague definition with so many variables decreases the chance of real progress. specifics can push research forward light years.

Also, we need to decrease underserved populations. This is for humanity and Science, Variables by race must be addressed fer proper treatment and the Scientific light that Can be shinned on Autism in general.

These are My opinions. Also, as a scientist, Ikrow defining the issues and plodding forward in a logical, methodical order provide the best outcomes when attacking problems that need to be solved.

Autism and all disorders teach us humanity should realize the luxury of racism is outdated and wrong.

Movie Judge Reiterates My Son Has No One Once I'm Dead.

Tonight the movie, "Judge," reminded me what I face and feel with regard to what to do for my son.  You see I have no one for him to go to after my husband and I die.  His cousins are busy and have a full life of their own.  I asked one nephew if he would mind being over a trust.  This wouldn't mean he would have to live with my son or take care of him daily.  Only that he would assure he was taken care of by the place he was staying and finances.

My nephew said "No." Did this create hard feelings on my part?  Not at all.   I actually respect his directness and understand completely.

Never the less, the movie reminded me of my situation in being responsible for him.  Yet, how can I if I am dead?  Will he be left to fade into a group home with no relatives visiting. You see he also has no brothers or sisters.  I am fighting hard to make him independent.  I may have a good chance but those scales tip back and forth ever day.  It will be hard to predict for sure.

There is a special needs adult in the movie.  However, there are siblings to help with his needs later on in life.  I hadn't planned to take this away from the movie.  But you see I am having surgery tomorrow on my tongue.  I have a sore that hasn't healed.  I also now have another hard bump in the cheek of my mouth I forgot to tell the oral surgeon about.  Do I have cancer?  There is a good chance.  Maybe not.  I will find out from the biopsy.

           

Yet, after the movie and during, it just hit home more that I have no way to have a 100% gurantee where my son will end up.  I don't mean to look to the negative. But with no way to assign a person to look over him, I can't accomplish this.

There are few agencies to accomplish dealing with special needs adults.  What quality of life will this leave those with no relatives that will be living in their time span to check on their care or needs?  This is a problem many of us parents face.

Tonight it was harder for me to deal with because of the added reality of facing issues. I am not being morbid.  Fearing death is not the issue.  What hurts the most is thinking of my son of being truly alone on Earth once his parents are gone.  How will he adjust to living in a world with those that can't understand him as well as family often does?

Honesty and humor; Mom you told me women have eggs. Autistics are concrete thinkers and honsest!

When my son learned about biology at school he came home saying "You lied to me!"  

Starting in mid-sentence is nothing new for him when he is hyper.  This is espcially the behavior one gets from Tanner when he thinks he has been lied to by someone.  Which is worse when it is a person he trusts to level with him . Trust me I level with him to a fault.

"Okay son what are you talking about? Remember I haven't been with you all day! Take a deep breath and think about the words you want to use to tell me what I lied to you about please."  I have learned to be direct with Tanner and focus him.  This is no easy feat for a woman that Attention Defiect Disorder and traits of other disorders. 

"You told me women have eggs like chickens." Tanner says in a yes tan excited yell.

Ah, now I know what he is talking about.  I read him the book, Where Do Babies Come From?  The book uses the analogy of chicken's laying eggs.  How did I recover from this one fast?

Remember Tanner believed in what his mom told him and I also told him to respect what his teacher's taught him. He wanted an answer and fast.  

I was fast on my  feet that day.  I explained that women have eggs like chicken's but they are different in that they are liquid eggs.  I stated the book was a very easy explanation for young children but that women do have eggs like chickens they are in just a different form.

See how autsitic's are very concrete?  See how they do not like to be lied to?  Honest and concrete in their thinking, autistics can nail you if you are not careful.  

Although this is funny, let it be a word to the wise; be careful and ready for those questions later on from stories and explanations you use.  I wasn't.  I got caught off guard and landed on my feet barely.  

A Must for Autism Parents From the NIH; Excellent Help for starting

Please do not be put off by the poetry.  I put this in as a thought provoking exercise. Explore all the things that might affect autism.  Then after you read the poem go to the NIH Sites and get free publications that explain all the poem touches on. Autism, like cancer, has so many threads and variables it is impossible to find one specific cause.  That is why we must explore all threads.

Autism? Simple answers? No! Here is
Sandra’s try at an explanation.

Autism has good graces.
Visit upon us to bless upon.

Doesn’t mean one shouldn’t ask,
“Why? What? When? Where and how?”

God could have intended
You being intentioned in the unhinging of the process.

Vaccination’s that is the key!
Say many with adamation!

I agree for them it could be,
A factor, insult that hit on.

Pharmacist in me says, the study was too small to make it a hallmark.
Flip the coin, drug makers threw around money, plus shouted out!!

Next, a group says environment
Causes problems no doubt.

Environmental insult.
Yep, that is why my child is shut into autism.

Remember here, environmental can be
From chemicals & diseases stalking inside to make their stand.

From, things like maybe Grandpa’s Agent Orange,
To a baby’s hospital stay due to RSV!

May yet wave
The Genetics Flag.

Throw into this mix, I will; smaller families, often an only child
That insists to be totally plugged into away from others.

Oh, how simple it would be
One answer, if could only twas or could be.

Yet, still I want to pose
Older parents, sperms and eggs as a contribution variable.

Not a reason not to conceive!
But to be aware more defects, mutations with age do occur.

Can one really say,
One cause is for autism?

Look at cancer! Common threads
There, still many different scenarios.

Genetics predispose, environmental assaults,
Turns on gene with a society that is ripe in culture and age of parents?

Yet, it matters!
No, it doesn’t matter!

Sound so crazy?
Yes, to help. No because we love and deal with it no matter what!

We learn what can and must be done.
But better realize the blame game must stop.

One answer might be cause in 1% of cases ( just me thinking),
Reality is autism is complex.

Complex, autism really is!
Yet, then is simple too.

Reaching out is what I want to do.
Remember right answers lead to correct therapy n treatments!

Wrong guesses and blame may only
Lead to burying data and wrong wizardly haphazard disasters.

Science, true keeps an open mind!
God is the first and Ultimate Scientist.

Together are we able
To do and can do n be our best.

In some ways the riddle of autism
Is not to be solved!

God means us to be
Who we are as he made us!

Change is something
All of us must do.

Adapting to you and others
Is being kind.

Let us not get behind
Stay in the forefront.

Doing out best to unlock the riddle
As much in prayer; God intends us to do!

I am sure by helping
We learn God’s lessons.

Helping those with autism
I bet could be a society improvement, God intends us to do.

No answer complete do I have;
Except my son is a blessing some may say in disguise!
God we will accept your answers.
Thank you God! Amen!

This post will not be long.  First, let me give you this site url in case you choose to read no futher.  You can wander around and see what is important to you.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/index.shtml#part8

This site is marvelous at giving basic information on autism.  There is a free "Parent's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder's."

On the site you will find headings listed below;

• What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
• Causes
• Signs and Symptoms
• Who is At Risk
• Diagnosis
• Treatments
• Living With
• Clinical Trials

There are more publications, plus they are available in spanish.  

I hope this is helpful; my goal is to inform with correct information.  There is so much misinformation out there