My Thoughts On The New Study: 1 In 50

     I am happy the media has shed light on autism. The study is great news to hear because now doctors will dx children even with milder symptoms. There still are many questions that need answers. Does this mean that families with an autistic child will get more resources and services? Will there be a study on what causes autism?  Will there be a study to find out the simililarities and differences each family has?
     I mean come on, if the rate keeps rising I would beleive it is not genetic. A persons genes do not change that fast. How about doing a study on the lowest rates in a particular area and find out what their lifestyle is and compare it to the lifestyle of families who live in a high rate area? How about looking at what all families have in common?
    Meaning we all get our children vaccinated. The vaccines change over time, the vaccines we received when we were younger are not the same dosage our children get. Our second, third etc. born didnt receive the same vaccines as our first born. What about hormones in the food? We need food to survive. If we are not vegetarians we buy foods that have hormones in them. A study should be done on families that grow their own food with no hormones and see what the autism rate is if any, and compare.
     How about the enviroment maybe an area with high pollution is the cause? Do a study on that and see what the results are. Something is happening and in my opinion I dont think its genetic. How will it be explained if the rate continues to grow at a rapid pace? The studies like these need to be done in order to rule out what its not.
     So lets try ruling out what its not and maybe we can find out what is. I dont want a cure for my daughters autism she is perfect the way she is, but it would be nice to know what causes autism and finally have some answers. If we know what causes autism maybe it could be prevented for future families. These are the questions that will stay in my head for a long time before I can have some releif. I'm sure we are all on the same page and want to know why this is happening. Hopefully there will be a breakthrough on studies and we will soon get anwers. Stay strong and remember have HOPE, you are not alone.