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Is Autism Reversible? Einstein Scientists Propose New Theory of Autism
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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 261635" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>It would be wonderful if there could be a cure. But I'm not looking forward to one soon. </p><p> </p><p>Honestly though..........I don't think there will be a "cure". Many believe it's just the brain is wired differently. So? I have a bit of skepticism that any medication/treatment is going to re-wire that brain the way it is supposed to be. Also you have a large number of autistics who are that way due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and brain damage. These cases are even less likely to see improvement, let alone a cure.</p><p> </p><p>husband at 61 can hold down a job. (most of the time) He is well educated. He can pay bills. (most of the time with supervision) He can basically take care of himself. Yet his AS all but screams at you. And he appears to be taking a long backward slide as he ages.</p><p> </p><p>husband spent 16 yrs military. He had leadership positions. Military forces socialization ect. Can't see where it truely has done him much good. </p><p> </p><p>husband's cousin who is also AS.......is a college professor. He can function basically with his wife filing in the gaps. But still, his AS all but screams at you. You can't miss it, unless you've never been exposed to it. </p><p> </p><p>With both, even without experience with autism, you know there is something wrong...you just can't quite put your finger on it. Know what I mean?? </p><p> </p><p>I guess because of husband's male family members all either being autistic or showing strong traits..........being able to function, yet not really........Makes me have my doubts. </p><p> </p><p>Not sure I was able to word that right. </p><p> </p><p>And with Travis.......Brain damage makes his more severe. I've worked on him since he was little, even though I didn't have a diagnosis.....and I think we've reached his limit. I *think* as he's is once again wanting to attempt college. So I guess we'll have to see.</p><p> </p><p>But while a cure would be nice.........I think shooting for treatment plans that help those with autism to reach their full potential something more substantial to shoot for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 261635, member: 84"] It would be wonderful if there could be a cure. But I'm not looking forward to one soon. Honestly though..........I don't think there will be a "cure". Many believe it's just the brain is wired differently. So? I have a bit of skepticism that any medication/treatment is going to re-wire that brain the way it is supposed to be. Also you have a large number of autistics who are that way due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and brain damage. These cases are even less likely to see improvement, let alone a cure. husband at 61 can hold down a job. (most of the time) He is well educated. He can pay bills. (most of the time with supervision) He can basically take care of himself. Yet his AS all but screams at you. And he appears to be taking a long backward slide as he ages. husband spent 16 yrs military. He had leadership positions. Military forces socialization ect. Can't see where it truely has done him much good. husband's cousin who is also AS.......is a college professor. He can function basically with his wife filing in the gaps. But still, his AS all but screams at you. You can't miss it, unless you've never been exposed to it. With both, even without experience with autism, you know there is something wrong...you just can't quite put your finger on it. Know what I mean?? I guess because of husband's male family members all either being autistic or showing strong traits..........being able to function, yet not really........Makes me have my doubts. Not sure I was able to word that right. And with Travis.......Brain damage makes his more severe. I've worked on him since he was little, even though I didn't have a diagnosis.....and I think we've reached his limit. I *think* as he's is once again wanting to attempt college. So I guess we'll have to see. But while a cure would be nice.........I think shooting for treatment plans that help those with autism to reach their full potential something more substantial to shoot for. [/QUOTE]
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