The "New" Statistics

The CDC released the new (2 years old) statistics of the odds of someone being diagnosed with autism.  The odds of a boy being diagnosed with autism is 1 in 54.  The odds of a girl being diagnosed with autism is 1 in 88.  That is a 78% increase since 2007.  Here is the link to the article: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/CountingAutism/

These statistics make me sick to my stomach.  I know a lot of people are going with "they are better at diagnosing autism now a day theory."  Let's think about that for a minute.  When I was in school I don't remember there being a single autistic person. I don't recall my parents friends or anyone I knew having an autistic child.  I don't recall seeing kids flapping their arms, making no eye contact, and not wanting to play with others.  No....I don't think they are better at diagnosing autism!!

These statistics are also skewed due to people like myself not seeking formal diagnosis.  Here is an article about that: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/05/09/autism-rate-1-in-38/13061/  So why not seek a formal diagnosis.....for me I knew what the diagnosis was and I didn't want what modern medicine had to "treat" my son's autism aka...covering up symptoms by sedating my child.  It was and is a waste of time and money for us.

People often ask my why I feel the autism rates are rising like they are or why I feel Hayden is autistic.  Honestly it is genetics and what you are exposed to in the environment.  When I say environment I am including diet, medications, and stress.

The movie Food Inc. is an amazing move that I think everyone should watch it.  It is absolutely disgusting what is in our food and what has been done to our food.  It is now wonder we are so sick, the rates of autism and cancer are through the roof.  I cried while watching this movie.

We are killing ourselves with the food we consume.  I am heartbroken just thinking about these statistics and what is in store for the future.  I think 1 in 54 boys being diagnosed with autism is an epidemic and action needs to be taken.

I don't trust the government one bit....they have poor regulations on the foods we eat, they allow dental fillings that are composed of 50% mercury, and they allow vaccinations to contain poison.

So it is up to US to change these numbers!!!  It is up to us to take control of our health and it is up to us to change the future.

I am great full that God gave me Hayden and opened my eyes and changed my ways.  I hope to be a huge influence in the autism community and change peoples lives one by one.  I am not sure how I am going to do this but it is on the radar.  Right now though, Hayden is my focus.

He is well on his way to 100% recovery from autism!!