Reply #62: I think that is part of it, but not all. Our schools have alot more [View All]

[Ilsa]

kids that are low functioning. I think something in the environment is affecting these infants and fetuses in utero.

YEs, the very premature have a higher risk. Alot of people don't realize that they are prone to numerous underdevelopment issues that occur when there is no substitute for that time in the womb.

My oldest is PDD-NOS. The worst part is the communication disorder. My youngest is not autistic, but his teachers have tried to make a case for him being autistic so the school could get additional funding.