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I belong to numerous local, state and national autism groups and know of no such anecdotal evidence. Genetics, vaccines, age of parents at conception, and far fetched ideas such as airborn toxins or other environmental factors — all I have heard of being studied as causes for autism. Boozing and drug use? yeah not even once. Autism is my life, so pardon me while I roll my eyes are your comments.

I would also like to share with you his medical opinion that he Freeped me in my mailbox. Here is his quote

From VxH | 09/24/2007 11:32:04 AM PDT replied "You don’t really want to engage in a public discussion of how “dumb” parental behavior is often a significant factor in the incidence of Down’s syndrome, do you? Stupid is as stupid does."

My son's genetecist's is gonna love that one.

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Since you're so hyped up on seeing studies, how about posting the study supporting your facts on your own quote:

""You don’t really want to engage in a public discussion of how “dumb” parental behavior is often a significant factor in the incidence of Down’s syndrome, do you? Stupid is as stupid does."

[Lovebloggers]

That is quite possibly the most offensive thing I have read in a quite some time. I am so sorry you were the recipient of that.

I would like to share a story with you. I took a week long advocacy class that was moderated by a parent who spent her entire life advocating for her son who has Downs Syndrome to ensure he was included in his school and received the supports he needed to do so. Well that young man is taking classes at a community college this year and is doing amazingly well. Mom really kicked ass year after year, battled SpEd director after SpEd director, to get her son the services he needs and deserves, and the results of that brings tears to my eyes.

You fight for your little guy. The rewards in doing so are immeasurable.