Autism starts in the womb

[faethor]

A very small study but interesting enough that a larger study should be funded. It is one of several showing Autism happens before birth. http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/08/new-study-suggests-autism-starts-in-the-womb/

 

[cecilia]

somewhere I also heard of a study that suggests premature babies have a higher incidence of autism.

 

[faethor]

As do older parents.

 

[redrumloa]

So do you agree that unborn children with autism should be identified and aborted?

 

[faethor]

My personal preference is that cases are identified early so parents can educate themselves on how to best care for a child having this condition. That being said I don't know the capabilities each family. If the child will end up neglected in the corner because the family is unwilling or unable to care for the child then it may be better that the child was never born. What I can say is it should be the parent's right not the State to make that decision.