Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 In my opinion there are many factors that can cause autism. Genetic predispositions that are accelareted by enviromental factors that include but are not limited to vaccinations. If I would have known more about vaccinations when my child was an infant I would have not vaccinated him. I think the only thing I will support about Autism Speaks at this point is the awareness, my son has not benefited from any program or activity or any kinds of services. I worked very hard last year to raise some money for the walk, and was very dissapointed afer learning about the salaries. We have benefited from ASA our local chapters activities, and I think that there should be an ASA fundraiser a walk or some other activity. Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk"events in South Florida and elsewhereTo: sList Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 1:31 PM Well, my son is missing apart of chromosome 16 which is linked to his autism among other health issues. I believe it is genetic. I will do the walk and if asa had a walk I would do that as well. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: evancostalas@ aol.com Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:08:31 -0500 To: <sList@ yahoogroups. com> Subject: Re: Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere I say.. autism speaks not for me... they are totally motivated to prove a genetic connection and unwilling to fund independent studies... of course.. their salaries would be in jeopardy if they did that! Lia Should you support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere Why you should not support the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk" events in South Florida and elsewhere Thursday, February 11th, 2010 Most people have heard of Autism Speaks. Many people may not know that there are a growing number of disability advocacy groups which consider this...Keep Reading » -- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner. com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom. info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism. org<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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