Autism rates now 1 in 150, not 1 in 166?

I saw that recently too. It is more than alarming. Everyone I know seems to have at least 1 child with autism somewhere in their family now. I sincerely worry for the future, but live each day to its fullest.

We do know for sure why. Autism is caused by mercury poisoning. As childhood vaccinations have increased, autism has increased. Please my other posts on autism for more information. I would repost the information here, but some people might complain about my reposting the saem thing.

What also attracted me in this news that the rate also differs from state to state. In my country we have areas were there more autistic people living than in others. Basically I think that the rate gets higher because more and more are getting properly diagnosed. What would really interest me that if they find a cause for autism like changes in the enviroment affecting the brain is if it is possible to reduce the rate. But really all the numbers mean nothing if action is not taken in providing more and better care.

I personally think the nuber is higher than that...go to the mall or into a school and look around at the behaiviors.

I read an article last week that here in New Zealand its more like 1 in 100. They reckon people have always had it, just more are now recognized. Also before with mental illnesses, if you had Downs Syndrome, you could also have had Autism, but only Downs Syndrome would have been recognized. I think that makes sense!

I believe the numbner are higher than the want to admit. 1 in 150 was know by the autism comminuty almost a year ago but the government did not want to admit it. The just need to face up to what they have done to our children and than it will be easier to solve the how to fix waht has happen and the numbers will go down.

I think it's someting to do with evolution and Crystal kids, my friend has just written a book which shows the similarity between Pyschic kids and Autistic kids, she has strong beliefs that a lot of our little angels have special powers and are misdiagnosed. Her website is being overhauled right now but you shoud still be able to get in there its: www.mysticshrimppsychichealing.com she's a lovely lady and will not try to sell you anything.

That is really alarming. What is really alarming is that you don't hear that kind of rate when you check into other countries. I hope they are really going to take notice and get it slowed down or pretty soon every child is going to have some level of Autism.

Autism has always been around. I'm not sure what really causes it. I have had my share of thoughts and yelled and screamed that vaccines caused my sons Autism, but as time went on, I just learned to accept it. So I don't really point the finger at vaccines, but I still feel they might be somewhat linked to eachother. Back in the day they just never talked about Autism like they do now. Yes numbers could be rising or they could be the same as they were years ago. Who really knows.. I do know that back in the day the vaccines had a lower dose of Mercury and over time it was increased. So whos to say really... If not Mercury then maybe something else that is in the vaccines? I believe the Govn knows the truth, but they will never speak up about it right now... Also there are plenty of lawsuites going on right now about the MMR vaccines. A lot of parents claim their child started showing signs of Autism after the MMR... some families have already been granted money... so does that mean its true or are they trying to shut the families up? Hmm.. Anyway, thanks for sharing the link... :)

I think it is because they are getting better at diagnosing the symptoms. There are so many people who were always 'nice, but a bit odd' that are now getting properly diagnosed. I don't think the rates are going up, just our understanding of it.