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Family planning: Babies conceived in December were 8 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with autism than those born in July. This rose to 16 per cent higher in March

Family planning: Babies conceived in December were 8 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with autism than those born in July. This rose to 16 per cent higher in March

Women who carefully plan their conceptions to avoid being heavily pregnant when the weather is at its hottest now have an extra reason to start trying for a baby in the summer.

A new study has revealed that those conceived in winter have up to a 16 per cent greater risk of autism than those conceived in July.

The risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder grows progressively throughout autumn and winter to early spring.

The study looked at the birth records of more than seven million children born in the state of California during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1384370/Autism-Children-conceived-winter-16-likely-autistic.html#ixzz1Lcour800

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1384370/Autism-Children-conceived-winter-16-likely-autistic.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

This is a nice series of quotes by written by Lisa Jo Rudy from http://autism.about.com/od/inspirationideas/tp/besttraits.htm

If you’re sick of hearing about all the “deficits” challenging people on the autism spectrum, join the club. But for every down side to autism, there seems to be a positive — an unusual trait that rarely appears among the “typical” community, but shines out among autistic folk. These plusses are well worth celebrating.

1. Autistic People Rarely Lie
We all claim to value the truth, but almost all of us tell little white lies. All, that is, except people on the autism spectrum. To them, truth is truth — and a good word from a person on the spectrum is the real deal.

2. People on the Autism Spectrum Live in the Moment
How often do typical people fail to notice what’s in front of their eyes because they’re distracted by social cues or random chitchat? People on the autism spectrum truely attend to the sensory input that surrounds them. Many have achieved the ideal of mindfulness.

3. People with Autism Rarely Judge Others
Who’s fatter? Richer? Smarter? For people on the autism spectrum, these distinctions hold much less importance than for typical folks. In fact, people on the spectrum often see through such surface appearances to discover the real person.

4. Autistic People are Passionate
Of course, not all autistic people are alike. But many are truly passionate about the things, ideas and people in their lives. How many “typical” people can say the same?

5. People with Autism Are Not Tied to Social Expectations
If you’ve ever bought a car, played a game or joined a club to fit in, you know how hard it is to be true to yourself. But for people with autism, social expectations can be honestly irrelevant. What matters is true liking, interest and passion — not keeping up with the Joneses.

6. People with Autism Have Terrific Memories
How often do typical people forget directions, or fail to take note of colors, names, and other details? People on the autism spectrum are often much more tuned in to details. They may have a much better memory than their typical peers for all kind of critical details.

7. Autistic People Are Less Materialistic
Of course, this is not universally true — but in general, people with autism are far less concerned with outward appearance than their typical peers. As a result, they worry less about brand names, hairstyles and other expensive but unimportant externals than most people do.

8. Autistic People Play Fewer Head Games
Who was that woman, and why were you looking at her? I know I TOLD you I didn’t mind if you went out, but why did you believe me? Most autistic people don’t play games like these — and they assume that you won’t either. It’s a refreshing and wonderful change from the Peyton Place emotional roller coaster that mars too many typical relationships!

9. Autistic People Have Fewer Hidden Agendas
Most of the time, if a person on the autism spectrum tells you what he wants — he is telling you what he wants. No need to beat around the bush, second guess, and hope you’re reading between the lines!

10. People with Autism Open New Doors for Neurotypicals
For some of us neurotypicals, having an autistic person in our lives has had a profound positive impact on our perceptions, beliefs and expectations. For me, at least, being the mom of a son on the autism spectrum has released me from a lifetime of “should” — and offered me a new world of “is.”

Read more: http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/top-10-terrific-traits-autistic-people-92003432#ixzz1LWhd5ApQ

Here is the second song, that James Durbin sang at American Idol on May 4, 2011.

My family and I are fans of James Durbin, he is on the autism spectrum like my kids and I. He is also a great singer and performer.

We hope for the best.

I was on Jeremy Brown’s facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1078547106#!/jeremyebrown, a very smart special education educator. It is indeed very nice, take a look at the following video from www.ted.com It was created by Mike Matas, an amazing software developer.

https://technewszone.com/?page_id=599

Our first book Review, please take a look at it and read the book.

Please check out this nice series from Parents Magazine at the following link:–> http://www.parents.com/blogs/goodyblog/tag/voices-of-autism/

Every day throughout April–Autism Awareness Month–we have featured a different reader-submitted story about living with autism. We received nearly 200 submissions, each of which tells a unique and moving story of children and their families struggling with the most difficult of circumstances and rising above their challenges. We thank everyone who shared their stories with us.

In this, the final installment of the series, we are featuring a true voice of autism: the transcript of an interview conducted by Emily Willingham, author of the blog A Life Less Ordinary, with her 9-year-old son, T.H., who has autism.

For obvious reasons, many autistic children are unable right now to articulate their lives. My son T.H. and I have discussed this issue before, and he has expressed a wish to let people know what autism is like, at least for him. (Responses are verbatim with non-sequitur interjections and vocalizations not included).

http://www.parents.com/blogs/goodyblog/tag/voices-of-autism/

We are still following James Durbin. We hope that he wins. He is a fellow person on the Autism Spectrum, and is extremely talented in regards to his musical talents. One of the things that our nonprofit plans to do is give the gift of music to autistic people, maybe one of them will be successful like James.