The Problem with Autism Speaks

[AOII Angel]

I'm sure he brings up homosexuality because there has been discussion in scientific communities of finding a genetic test for homosexuality. I'm sure there are families out there that would have a hard time wrestling with their anti-abortion views would they find out their fetus was positive for a hypothetical homosexuality gene.

There was a recent study by the way demonstrating abnormalities in fetal brain development in patients with autism that were donated to science after death. The brains were compared to normal specimen, and researchers noted a jumbled appearance of the normal layers of the cortex in varying areas of the brain. This would explain the variable symptoms and severity in the spectrum.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014...ntent=03032014

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I'm sure he brings up homosexuality because there has been discussion in scientific communities of finding a genetic test for homosexuality. I'm sure there are families out there that would have a hard time wrestling with their anti-abortion views would they find out their fetus was positive for a hypothetical homosexuality gene.

We know the history and present day significance of social, psychological, and medical views and studies of homosexuality.

Naraht should have clarified if he, himself, is placing homosexuality in the spectrum of diseases, disorders, or conditions. That is what I was asking him to clarify and his response implies he, himself, is either being sarcastic or places homosexuality in the realm of "disorders". If he was making a general statement it is easy to clarify a general statement by stating that your post was based on centuries of world views on homosexuality as deviant, criminal, and socially, psychologically, mentally, and medically problematic.

[als463]

Maybe one of the doctors on here and help me with this one but, I read a study that Autism could be linked to the mother being obese when she gives birth. Is this true? I know very little about it other than the diagnosis (DSM-IV and DSM V) but, I was wondering what types of things apparently caused it? Is it genetic? Can it be caused based on health-related concerns of the mother or father? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

We know the history and present day significance of social, psychological, and medical views and studies of homosexuality.

Naraht should have clarified if he, himself, is placing homosexuality in the spectrum of diseases, disorders, or conditions. That is what I was asking him to clarify and his response implies he, himself, is either being sarcastic or places homosexuality in the realm of "disorders". If he was making a general statement it is easy to clarify a general statement by stating that your post was based on centuries of world views on homosexuality as deviant, criminal, and socially, psychologically, mentally, and medically problematic.

There are people out there that want Homosexuality (or anywhere other than Heterosexuality) diagnosed prenatally by finding a gay gene to as part of a Cure for Homosexuality, despite both the considerably research that it is not a single gene and the fact that many people (including myself) find that sort of effort to Cure it repugnant.



There are people out there that want Autism (or anywhere other than Neurotypicality) diagnosed prenatally by finding a autism gene to as part of a Cure for Autism, despite both the considerably research that it is not a single gene and the fact that some people (including myself) find that sort of effort to Cure it repugnant. (and I'd like to see some become many!)

Does *that* clear it up?