Very Interesting Indeed.....

[patgund]

This tends to support both the genetic and the metabolistic theories on autism and autistic behaviours.

Jersey scientists find a possible key to autism

"A team of New Jersey scientists believes it has found ways to detect biological risk factors for autism through simple urine and blood tests, a discovery that could lead to groundbreaking medical treatment for the neurological disorder.

The team of 16 scientists, mostly drawn from the campuses of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, say their findings, the result of more than two years of study on how the body breaks down fatty acids, could be a breakthrough for what is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the nation, with no known cause or cure.

The UMDNJ researchers say they have found that children with autism are unable to metabolize key fatty acids that help the body fight inflammation that causes damage to the brain and other organs."

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[selenite.livejournal.com]

Interesting. Matches some of the anecdotal speculation I've heard, particularly the GFCF diet which helped Brendan so much.

[henglaar.livejournal.com]

Interesting indeed! I wonder if they intend to make a blood or urine test part of their diagnostic for early detection?

The implication that autism might be treatable or even reversible is a staggering one. They're wise to caution people that they are still very much in the research phase and not the treatment phase.

Please, keep us posted on this, if possible.