Re: Now it's boozing moms that cause autism

May 18, 2007

I never drank.. during pregnancy... but sucked down soda..o.boy.. wait until the caffiene may cause autism reports come out... if they have not already...LiaSee what's free at AOL.com.

May 18, 2007

the fetal alcohol issue usually goes with RAD.. reactive attachment... as boozing mom.. will usually booze after baby is born.... we had a kid from russia on our caseload... mom and dad drank.. during pregnancy.. after pregnancy.. baby ignored due to mom and dad boozing.. kid taken.. put in orphanage until what ever age..LiaSee what's free at AOL.com.

May 18, 2007

the fetal alcohol issue usually goes with RAD.. reactive attachment... as boozing mom.. will usually booze after baby is born.... we had a kid from russia on our caseload... mom and dad drank.. during pregnancy.. after pregnancy.. baby ignored due to mom and dad boozing.. kid taken.. put in orphanage until what ever age..LiaSee what's free at AOL.com.

May 18, 2007

hey... throw in the cabana boy with the pool... and I am there...lololol.. LiaSee what's free at AOL.com.

May 18, 2007

I believe.. and just my honest opinion.. the june 11th trials are coming up.. LiaSee what's free at AOL.com.

May 18, 2007

Sorry, never had one drink while I was pregnant

with Max.

Do these people have a dartboard and just

throw darts blindfolded at typical causes of diseases and see if they can make

one stick? Idiots.

From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On Behalf Of andrea52521991

Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:47 AM

EOHarm

Subject: Now it's boozing

moms that cause autism

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=204 & objectid=10440361

Action needed over drinking in pregnancy - study

5:00AM Friday May 18, 2007

Pregnant women who drink risk harming their fetuses permanently.

Urgent action is needed to counter the high numbers of women drinking

during pregnancy, a study says.

The study, by Rogan of Alcohol Healthwatch, says steps need

to be taken to prevent and treat foetal alcohol spectrum disorder as

well as provide support for affected families.

The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders. It is

difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention deficit

hyperactivity disorder and autism.

" With increasing drinking by women, young women in particular, we

simply must get our heads out of the sand and fund comprehensive

strategic action, " Ms Rogan said.

The study cited surveys, which suggested 50 per cent of women

believed drinking some alcohol during pregnancy was acceptable, with

20 to 36 per cent of women drinking while pregnant.

However, midwife reports said the number of pregnant teenagers

drinking was closer to 80 per cent.

Ms Rogan's study said the level of drinking during pregnancy was a

problem that required urgent nationwide action.

Prevention programmes targeting high-risk groups, such as teenagers,

should be developed. They should also research the primary health

sector to ascertain the level of advice women of a reproductive age

were getting and provide that sector with comprehensive education.

All women of reproductive age should be screened for alcohol use

regardless of pregnancy status, as well as during the first antenatal

visits, with referrals to alcohol and drug services given where

needed.

The study said the total number of people with the syndrome was

difficult to calculate but anecdotal evidence suggested numbers, with

and without a diagnosis, were significant.

It had also been conservatively estimated to affect one in 100 births.

However, the study said the numbers were likely to be greater here

because of the binge-drinking culture and the increase in women

drinking.

Ms Rogan said other countries were leaps and bounds ahead in

acknowledging the issue and implementing effective prevention,

diagnosis and support interventions.

New Zealand

acknowledged the existence of the syndrome but had no

consistent policies and few financial resources allocated to it.

The study said a lack of evidence had been cited why no programmes

had been developed but, without trained professionals to diagnose it,

it could not be accurately assessed.

Ms Rogan said the study, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in New

Zealand: Activating the Awareness and

Intervention Continuum, was

intended to inform and guide the development of effective policy and

responses within the public sectors.

- NZPA

May 18, 2007

HA! The autism generation of the 90's was born to Mom who REALLY did

not drink overall. Women are actually more relaxed about having a

glass of wine while pregnant now. There was an article in The New

York Times about exactly that topic. -

I remember that I had a scotch and soda (Chivas, yum yum!) before I

knew I was pregnant with and that one drink tormented me for

my entire pregnancy. I attended a dear friend's wedding when I was 7

weeks pregnant with my first and I wouldn't even TOAST her with a sip

of champagne. This kind of study is so insulting and such a waste

of money. I wonder if there's someplace, some sort of site, where we

can EXPOSE this crap?? Hmmmmmm. Stay tuned!

KS

>

> Sorry, never had one drink while I was pregnant with Max.

>

> Do these people have a dartboard and just throw darts blindfolded

at typical

> causes of diseases and see if they can make one stick? Idiots.

>

> _____

>

> From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On

Behalf Of

> andrea52521991

> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:47 AM

> EOHarm

> Subject: Now it's boozing moms that cause autism

>

> http://www.nzherald

> <http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?

c_id=204 & objectid=10440361>

> .co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=204 & objectid=10440361

>

> Action needed over drinking in pregnancy - study

>

> 5:00AM Friday May 18, 2007

>

> Pregnant women who drink risk harming their fetuses permanently.

>

> Urgent action is needed to counter the high numbers of women

drinking

> during pregnancy, a study says.

>

> The study, by Rogan of Alcohol Healthwatch, says steps

need

> to be taken to prevent and treat foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

as

> well as provide support for affected families.

>

> The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders. It

is

> difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention deficit

> hyperactivity disorder and autism.

>

> " With increasing drinking by women, young women in particular, we

> simply must get our heads out of the sand and fund comprehensive

> strategic action, " Ms Rogan said.

>

> The study cited surveys, which suggested 50 per cent of women

> believed drinking some alcohol during pregnancy was acceptable,

with

> 20 to 36 per cent of women drinking while pregnant.

>

> However, midwife reports said the number of pregnant teenagers

> drinking was closer to 80 per cent.

>

> Ms Rogan's study said the level of drinking during pregnancy was a

> problem that required urgent nationwide action.

>

> Prevention programmes targeting high-risk groups, such as

teenagers,

> should be developed. They should also research the primary health

> sector to ascertain the level of advice women of a reproductive age

> were getting and provide that sector with comprehensive education.

>

> All women of reproductive age should be screened for alcohol use

> regardless of pregnancy status, as well as during the first

antenatal

> visits, with referrals to alcohol and drug services given where

> needed.

>

> The study said the total number of people with the syndrome was

> difficult to calculate but anecdotal evidence suggested numbers,

with

> and without a diagnosis, were significant.

>

> It had also been conservatively estimated to affect one in 100

births.

>

> However, the study said the numbers were likely to be greater here

> because of the binge-drinking culture and the increase in women

> drinking.

>

> Ms Rogan said other countries were leaps and bounds ahead in

> acknowledging the issue and implementing effective prevention,

> diagnosis and support interventions.

>

> New Zealand acknowledged the existence of the syndrome but had no

> consistent policies and few financial resources allocated to it.

>

> The study said a lack of evidence had been cited why no programmes

> had been developed but, without trained professionals to diagnose

it,

> it could not be accurately assessed.

>

> Ms Rogan said the study, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in New

> Zealand: Activating the Awareness and Intervention Continuum, was

> intended to inform and guide the development of effective policy

and

> responses within the public sectors.

>

> - NZPA

>

May 18, 2007

Ø

> The disorder causes birth defects and developmental

disorders. It is

> difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention deficit

> hyperactivity disorder and autism.

Does this mention Autism somewhere? All it says is

" fetal alcohol spectrum disorder "

which is not the same as A.S.D. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a real concern, and

pregnant

moms shouldn't be drinking. I have no problem with this article...

>

> http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=204 & objectid=10440361

>

> Action needed over drinking in pregnancy - study

>

> 5:00AM Friday May 18, 2007

>

> Pregnant women who drink risk harming their fetuses permanently.

>

> Urgent action is needed to counter the high numbers of women drinking

> during pregnancy, a study says.

>

> The study, by Rogan of Alcohol Healthwatch, says steps need

> to be taken to prevent and treat foetal alcohol spectrum disorder as

> well as provide support for affected families.

>

> The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders. It is

> difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention deficit

> hyperactivity disorder and autism.

>

> " With increasing drinking by women, young women in particular, we

> simply must get our heads out of the sand and fund comprehensive

> strategic action, " Ms Rogan said.

>

> The study cited surveys, which suggested 50 per cent of women

> believed drinking some alcohol during pregnancy was acceptable, with

> 20 to 36 per cent of women drinking while pregnant.

>

> However, midwife reports said the number of pregnant teenagers

> drinking was closer to 80 per cent.

>

> Ms Rogan's study said the level of drinking during pregnancy was a

> problem that required urgent nationwide action.

>

> Prevention programmes targeting high-risk groups, such as teenagers,

> should be developed. They should also research the primary health

> sector to ascertain the level of advice women of a reproductive age

> were getting and provide that sector with comprehensive education.

>

> All women of reproductive age should be screened for alcohol use

> regardless of pregnancy status, as well as during the first antenatal

> visits, with referrals to alcohol and drug services given where

> needed.

>

> The study said the total number of people with the syndrome was

> difficult to calculate but anecdotal evidence suggested numbers, with

> and without a diagnosis, were significant.

>

> It had also been conservatively estimated to affect one in 100 births.

>

> However, the study said the numbers were likely to be greater here

> because of the binge-drinking culture and the increase in women

> drinking.

>

> Ms Rogan said other countries were leaps and bounds ahead in

> acknowledging the issue and implementing effective prevention,

> diagnosis and support interventions.

>

> New Zealand acknowledged the existence of the syndrome but had no

> consistent policies and few financial resources allocated to it.

>

> The study said a lack of evidence had been cited why no programmes

> had been developed but, without trained professionals to diagnose it,

> it could not be accurately assessed.

>

> Ms Rogan said the study, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in New

> Zealand: Activating the Awareness and Intervention Continuum, was

> intended to inform and guide the development of effective policy and

> responses within the public sectors.

>

> - NZPA

>

May 18, 2007

I didn't see anything regarding ASD in that.

You're not really implying that alcohol is safe for a developing

fetus. Are you?

> >

> > Sorry, never had one drink while I was pregnant with Max.

> >

> > Do these people have a dartboard and just throw darts

blindfolded

> at typical

> > causes of diseases and see if they can make one stick? Idiots.

> >

> > _____

> >

> > From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On

> Behalf Of

> > andrea52521991

> > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:47 AM

> > EOHarm

> > Subject: Now it's boozing moms that cause autism

> >

> > http://www.nzherald

> > <http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?

> c_id=204 & objectid=10440361>

> > .co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=204 & objectid=10440361

> >

> > Action needed over drinking in pregnancy - study

> >

> > 5:00AM Friday May 18, 2007

> >

> > Pregnant women who drink risk harming their fetuses permanently.

> >

> > Urgent action is needed to counter the high numbers of women

> drinking

> > during pregnancy, a study says.

> >

> > The study, by Rogan of Alcohol Healthwatch, says steps

> need

> > to be taken to prevent and treat foetal alcohol spectrum

disorder

> as

> > well as provide support for affected families.

> >

> > The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders.

It

> is

> > difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention

deficit

> > hyperactivity disorder and autism.

> >

> > " With increasing drinking by women, young women in particular,

we

> > simply must get our heads out of the sand and fund comprehensive

> > strategic action, " Ms Rogan said.

> >

> > The study cited surveys, which suggested 50 per cent of women

> > believed drinking some alcohol during pregnancy was acceptable,

> with

> > 20 to 36 per cent of women drinking while pregnant.

> >

> > However, midwife reports said the number of pregnant teenagers

> > drinking was closer to 80 per cent.

> >

> > Ms Rogan's study said the level of drinking during pregnancy was

a

> > problem that required urgent nationwide action.

> >

> > Prevention programmes targeting high-risk groups, such as

> teenagers,

> > should be developed. They should also research the primary

health

> > sector to ascertain the level of advice women of a reproductive

age

> > were getting and provide that sector with comprehensive

education.

> >

> > All women of reproductive age should be screened for alcohol use

> > regardless of pregnancy status, as well as during the first

> antenatal

> > visits, with referrals to alcohol and drug services given where

> > needed.

> >

> > The study said the total number of people with the syndrome was

> > difficult to calculate but anecdotal evidence suggested numbers,

> with

> > and without a diagnosis, were significant.

> >

> > It had also been conservatively estimated to affect one in 100

> births.

> >

> > However, the study said the numbers were likely to be greater

here

> > because of the binge-drinking culture and the increase in women

> > drinking.

> >

> > Ms Rogan said other countries were leaps and bounds ahead in

> > acknowledging the issue and implementing effective prevention,

> > diagnosis and support interventions.

> >

> > New Zealand acknowledged the existence of the syndrome but had

no

> > consistent policies and few financial resources allocated to it.

> >

> > The study said a lack of evidence had been cited why no

programmes

> > had been developed but, without trained professionals to

diagnose

> it,

> > it could not be accurately assessed.

> >

> > Ms Rogan said the study, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in New

> > Zealand: Activating the Awareness and Intervention Continuum,

was

> > intended to inform and guide the development of effective policy

> and

> > responses within the public sectors.

> >

> > - NZPA

> >

>

May 18, 2007

Bones,

Get your glasses checked...

> The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders.

It

> is

> > difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention

deficit

> > hyperactivity disorder and autism.(AUTISM-SEE, AUTISM,this is the

word AUTISM A-U-T-I-S-M).

I've had 4 glasses of wine this morning and I can see it clearly says

autism.

And just to be clear for those antagonists on EOH no I am not

implying alcohol is safe for a developing fetus. I personally never

touched a drop through my pregnancies. And I have seen children with

fetal alcohol syndrome they are clearly not autistic.

> >

> > >

> > > Sorry, never had one drink while I was pregnant with Max.

> > >

> > > Do these people have a dartboard and just throw darts

> blindfolded

> > at typical

> > > causes of diseases and see if they can make one stick? Idiots.

> > >

> > > _____

> > >

> > > From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On

> > Behalf Of

> > > andrea52521991

> > > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:47 AM

> > > EOHarm

> > > Subject: Now it's boozing moms that cause autism

> > >

> > > http://www.nzherald

> > > <http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?

> > c_id=204 & objectid=10440361>

> > > .co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=204 & objectid=10440361

> > >

> > > Action needed over drinking in pregnancy - study

> > >

> > > 5:00AM Friday May 18, 2007

> > >

> > > Pregnant women who drink risk harming their fetuses

permanently.

> > >

> > > Urgent action is needed to counter the high numbers of women

> > drinking

> > > during pregnancy, a study says.

> > >

> > > The study, by Rogan of Alcohol Healthwatch, says

steps

> > need

> > > to be taken to prevent and treat foetal alcohol spectrum

> disorder

> > as

> > > well as provide support for affected families.

> > >

> > > The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders.

> It

> > is

> > > difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention

> deficit

> > > hyperactivity disorder and autism.

> > >

> > > " With increasing drinking by women, young women in particular,

> we

> > > simply must get our heads out of the sand and fund

comprehensive

> > > strategic action, " Ms Rogan said.

> > >

> > > The study cited surveys, which suggested 50 per cent of women

> > > believed drinking some alcohol during pregnancy was acceptable,

> > with

> > > 20 to 36 per cent of women drinking while pregnant.

> > >

> > > However, midwife reports said the number of pregnant teenagers

> > > drinking was closer to 80 per cent.

> > >

> > > Ms Rogan's study said the level of drinking during pregnancy

was

> a

> > > problem that required urgent nationwide action.

> > >

> > > Prevention programmes targeting high-risk groups, such as

> > teenagers,

> > > should be developed. They should also research the primary

> health

> > > sector to ascertain the level of advice women of a reproductive

> age

> > > were getting and provide that sector with comprehensive

> education.

> > >

> > > All women of reproductive age should be screened for alcohol

use

> > > regardless of pregnancy status, as well as during the first

> > antenatal

> > > visits, with referrals to alcohol and drug services given where

> > > needed.

> > >

> > > The study said the total number of people with the syndrome was

> > > difficult to calculate but anecdotal evidence suggested

numbers,

> > with

> > > and without a diagnosis, were significant.

> > >

> > > It had also been conservatively estimated to affect one in 100

> > births.

> > >

> > > However, the study said the numbers were likely to be greater

> here

> > > because of the binge-drinking culture and the increase in women

> > > drinking.

> > >

> > > Ms Rogan said other countries were leaps and bounds ahead in

> > > acknowledging the issue and implementing effective prevention,

> > > diagnosis and support interventions.

> > >

> > > New Zealand acknowledged the existence of the syndrome but had

> no

> > > consistent policies and few financial resources allocated to it.

> > >

> > > The study said a lack of evidence had been cited why no

> programmes

> > > had been developed but, without trained professionals to

> diagnose

> > it,

> > > it could not be accurately assessed.

> > >

> > > Ms Rogan said the study, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in New

> > > Zealand: Activating the Awareness and Intervention Continuum,

> was

> > > intended to inform and guide the development of effective

policy

> > and

> > > responses within the public sectors.

> > >

> > > - NZPA

> > >

> >

>

May 18, 2007

The disorder (not the alcohol) is asscociated (not " causes " )with

autism.

....One more thing, " (AUTISM-SEE, AUTISM,this is the word AUTISM A-U-

T-I-S-M) " , and " Get your glasses checked... " is quite unnecessary

and antagonistic.

> > > >

> > > > Sorry, never had one drink while I was pregnant with Max.

> > > >

> > > > Do these people have a dartboard and just throw darts

> > blindfolded

> > > at typical

> > > > causes of diseases and see if they can make one stick?

Idiots.

> > > >

> > > > _____

> > > >

> > > > From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ]

On

> > > Behalf Of

> > > > andrea52521991

> > > > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:47 AM

> > > > EOHarm

> > > > Subject: Now it's boozing moms that cause autism

> > > >

> > > > http://www.nzherald

> > > > <http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?

> > > c_id=204 & objectid=10440361>

> > > > .co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=204 & objectid=10440361

> > > >

> > > > Action needed over drinking in pregnancy - study

> > > >

> > > > 5:00AM Friday May 18, 2007

> > > >

> > > > Pregnant women who drink risk harming their fetuses

> permanently.

> > > >

> > > > Urgent action is needed to counter the high numbers of women

> > > drinking

> > > > during pregnancy, a study says.

> > > >

> > > > The study, by Rogan of Alcohol Healthwatch, says

> steps

> > > need

> > > > to be taken to prevent and treat foetal alcohol spectrum

> > disorder

> > > as

> > > > well as provide support for affected families.

> > > >

> > > > The disorder causes birth defects and developmental

disorders.

> > It

> > > is

> > > > difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention

> > deficit

> > > > hyperactivity disorder and autism.

> > > >

> > > > " With increasing drinking by women, young women in

particular,

> > we

> > > > simply must get our heads out of the sand and fund

> comprehensive

> > > > strategic action, " Ms Rogan said.

> > > >

> > > > The study cited surveys, which suggested 50 per cent of

women

> > > > believed drinking some alcohol during pregnancy was

acceptable,

> > > with

> > > > 20 to 36 per cent of women drinking while pregnant.

> > > >

> > > > However, midwife reports said the number of pregnant

teenagers

> > > > drinking was closer to 80 per cent.

> > > >

> > > > Ms Rogan's study said the level of drinking during pregnancy

> was

> > a

> > > > problem that required urgent nationwide action.

> > > >

> > > > Prevention programmes targeting high-risk groups, such as

> > > teenagers,

> > > > should be developed. They should also research the primary

> > health

> > > > sector to ascertain the level of advice women of a

reproductive

> > age

> > > > were getting and provide that sector with comprehensive

> > education.

> > > >

> > > > All women of reproductive age should be screened for alcohol

> use

> > > > regardless of pregnancy status, as well as during the first

> > > antenatal

> > > > visits, with referrals to alcohol and drug services given

where

> > > > needed.

> > > >

> > > > The study said the total number of people with the syndrome

was

> > > > difficult to calculate but anecdotal evidence suggested

> numbers,

> > > with

> > > > and without a diagnosis, were significant.

> > > >

> > > > It had also been conservatively estimated to affect one in

100

> > > births.

> > > >

> > > > However, the study said the numbers were likely to be

greater

> > here

> > > > because of the binge-drinking culture and the increase in

women

> > > > drinking.

> > > >

> > > > Ms Rogan said other countries were leaps and bounds ahead in

> > > > acknowledging the issue and implementing effective

prevention,

> > > > diagnosis and support interventions.

> > > >

> > > > New Zealand acknowledged the existence of the syndrome but

had

> > no

> > > > consistent policies and few financial resources allocated to

it.

> > > >

> > > > The study said a lack of evidence had been cited why no

> > programmes

> > > > had been developed but, without trained professionals to

> > diagnose

> > > it,

> > > > it could not be accurately assessed.

> > > >

> > > > Ms Rogan said the study, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in

New

> > > > Zealand: Activating the Awareness and Intervention

Continuum,

> > was

> > > > intended to inform and guide the development of effective

> policy

> > > and

> > > > responses within the public sectors.

> > > >

> > > > - NZPA

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

May 18, 2007

, Don't waste your breath on this person. They are clearly not worth your time and energy. maurineandrea52521991 <mkeller@...> wrote: Bones,Get your glasses checked...> The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders.It> is> > difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attentiondeficit> > hyperactivity disorder and autism.(AUTISM-SEE, AUTISM,this is the word AUTISM

A-U-T-I-S-M).I've had 4 glasses of wine this morning and I can see it clearly says autism.And just to be clear for those antagonists on EOH no I am not implying alcohol is safe for a developing fetus. I personally never touched a drop through my pregnancies. And I have seen children with fetal alcohol syndrome they are clearly not autistic.> >> > >> > > Sorry, never had one drink while I was pregnant with Max. > > > > > > > > > > > > Do these people have a dartboard and just throw darts > blindfolded > > at typical> > > causes of diseases and see if they can make one stick? Idiots.> > > > > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > > > From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On > > Behalf Of> > > andrea52521991> > > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:47 AM> > > EOHarm > > > Subject: Now it's boozing moms that cause autism> > > > >

> > > > > > > http://www.nzherald> > > <http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?> > c_id=204 & objectid=10440361>> > > .co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=204 & objectid=10440361> > > > > > Action needed over drinking in pregnancy - study> > > > > > 5:00AM Friday May 18, 2007> > > > > > Pregnant women who drink risk harming their fetuses permanently. > > > > > > Urgent action is needed to counter the high numbers of women > > drinking > > > during pregnancy, a study says.> > > > > > The study, by Rogan of Alcohol Healthwatch, says steps > > need > > > to be taken to prevent and treat

foetal alcohol spectrum > disorder > > as > > > well as provide support for affected families.> > > > > > The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders. > It > > is > > > difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention > deficit > > > hyperactivity disorder and autism.> > > > > > "With increasing drinking by women, young women in particular, > we > > > simply must get our heads out of the sand and fund comprehensive > > > strategic action," Ms Rogan said.> > > > > > The study cited surveys, which suggested 50 per cent of women > > > believed drinking some alcohol during pregnancy was acceptable, > > with > > > 20 to 36 per cent of women drinking while pregnant.> > > > > > However, midwife

reports said the number of pregnant teenagers > > > drinking was closer to 80 per cent.> > > > > > Ms Rogan's study said the level of drinking during pregnancy was > a > > > problem that required urgent nationwide action.> > > > > > Prevention programmes targeting high-risk groups, such as > > teenagers, > > > should be developed. They should also research the primary > health > > > sector to ascertain the level of advice women of a reproductive > age > > > were getting and provide that sector with comprehensive > education.> > > > > > All women of reproductive age should be screened for alcohol use > > > regardless of pregnancy status, as well as during the first > > antenatal > > > visits, with referrals to alcohol and drug services given where

> > > needed.> > > > > > The study said the total number of people with the syndrome was > > > difficult to calculate but anecdotal evidence suggested numbers, > > with > > > and without a diagnosis, were significant.> > > > > > It had also been conservatively estimated to affect one in 100 > > births.> > > > > > However, the study said the numbers were likely to be greater > here > > > because of the binge-drinking culture and the increase in women > > > drinking.> > > > > > Ms Rogan said other countries were leaps and bounds ahead in > > > acknowledging the issue and implementing effective prevention, > > > diagnosis and support interventions.> > > > > > New Zealand acknowledged the existence of the syndrome but had

> no > > > consistent policies and few financial resources allocated to it.> > > > > > The study said a lack of evidence had been cited why no > programmes > > > had been developed but, without trained professionals to > diagnose > > it, > > > it could not be accurately assessed.> > > > > > Ms Rogan said the study, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in New > > > Zealand: Activating the Awareness and Intervention Continuum, > was > > > intended to inform and guide the development of effective policy > > and > > > responses within the public sectors.> > > > > > - NZPA> > >> >>

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May 18, 2007

Bones,

You said: " I didn't see anything regarding ASD in that. "

I highlighted the part of the article that mentions autism.

The disorder causes birth defects and developmental disorders.

> > It

> > > is

> > > > difficult to diagnose and may be associated with attention

> > deficit

> > > > hyperactivity disorder and autism.

Causation is implied- the word associated (a linking or a joining).

I come on this list in good faith as a parent who is dealing with an

autistic child. I make an effort to post things I think other parents

would find interesting and informative. You have now twice insinuated

a judgement by me for just posting something I found somewhere else.

You are obviously trying to be antagonistic in your posting.

You claim to be an uncle of a child with ASD, and have a neighbor or

was it your sister has a neighbor with a kid on the spectrum? Not

quite a realistic reason to be here, and posting as you do.

I know you are frequently posting on the ND blog of Kev Leitch and as

someone posted here yeserday, your presence here can be viewed

as " hostile " .

I don't know who you are buddy and really I don't care, but please go

find better things to do than " f*ck " with parents of kids with

autism, please....

>

> The disorder (not the alcohol) is asscociated (not " causes " )with

> autism.

>

> ...One more thing, " (AUTISM-SEE, AUTISM,this is the word AUTISM A-U-

> T-I-S-M) " , and " Get your glasses checked... " is quite unnecessary

> and antagonistic.

>

May 18, 2007