RE: Incidence of ASD within families

[Guest guest]

don't think this article below is of any particular interest other than the terrifying fact that they have six children, five of whom have autism. Everytime I read something like this I think that I will probably never have another child. It seems to me that in spite of hearing the statistic that the increased incidence is only 20% after the birth of an autistic child, more and more families appear with multiple children dx'd. It seems to me that there are more families with more than one ASD child than not? Is it just because they would be more in the press? Do others get this impression too or am I just being silly? Honestly, I think the risk is probably higher than 20% - what do others think?

>>>I know several families where there is more than one child with ASD. One of my hero's is a local mum, single parent with 3 of her 4 boys on the spectrum. Unusually, her eldest is the NT one - lovely lad who provides her with a great deal of support. All the children are totally charming, I love spending time with the family.

I would not have had another child without first detoxing myself, I have friends that have done this and successfully gone on to have (unvaccinated) NT children.

There are videos on the DAN webcast and on AutismMedia.org about preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Family history also plays a big part in assessing risk IMHO, not ness of ASD's but of auto immune disease, Ca's etc

I know this is such a busy time for you with sorting biomed and your home programme but try to cut a little time to investigate - Andy Cutler PhD does not recommend getting pregnant within 12 months of detox so you have to think ahead unless you are a young whipper snapper.

I personally think the older the parent the greater the risk of ASD - we have had more time to load ourselves with toxins, I didn't start having babies till I was 35 and then I got real good at it and had 3 before I hit 38

Mandi x

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Both my boys are on the spectrum, two of my brothers, and cousins with affected children also.

I know had I had 10 they most likely all would have been.

Few would dispute the genetic predisposition, how else can we explain children who have had all their vacs and thrive on a diet of junk yet are the sharpest knives in the drawer with nothing amiss at all.

I am very aware though that in my family we are seeing more children affected and more severely, we have to ask why that is, there are no severe adults, no associated learning difficulties, no hyperactivity or sleep problems.

The environment just has to have had a hand in this, and even if I were to concede that it was inevitable my children would be autistic, which I don't, then we would have been looking at children with very mild 'issues" with proper intervention could have been completely overcome instead of the complete nightmare of full blown autism and all the co-morbids we deal with.

Genetics is an over simple answer and have to add the cheapest answer for the medical profession and the department for education, after all if it was preordained then no point spending any money on it at all.

Vicky

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Both my boys are on the spectrum, two of my brothers, and cousins with affected children also.

I know had I had 10 they most likely all would have been.

Few would dispute the genetic predisposition, how else can we explain children who have had all their vacs and thrive on a diet of junk yet are the sharpest knives in the drawer with nothing amiss at all.

I am very aware though that in my family we are seeing more children affected and more severely, we have to ask why that is, there are no severe adults, no associated learning difficulties, no hyperactivity or sleep problems.

The environment just has to have had a hand in this, and even if I were to concede that it was inevitable my children would be autistic, which I don't, then we would have been looking at children with very mild 'issues" with proper intervention could have been completely overcome instead of the complete nightmare of full blown autism and all the co-morbids we deal with.

Genetics is an over simple answer and have to add the cheapest answer for the medical profession and the department for education, after all if it was preordained then no point spending any money on it at all.

Vicky

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In a message dated 12/12/2006 13:13:40 GMT Standard Time, alexbebee@... writes:

I don't agree that the older the mother, the more likely you are to have a child with autism. The support group I attend, 90% of the mothers are in their 20's.

>>>Wow, I have only ever come across one youngster mum here locally. Hmmmmm, spooky, is this an area that has a coal burning plant or heavy industrialistion?

Mandi in Dorst (land of the golden oldie ASD mum)

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LOL Mandi, breaks every rule I ever knew, but one of the best cases of obvious environmental insult.

I'm sharing with her at conference so will check our her teeth for fillings when she is asleep lol.

Vicky

xx

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In a message dated 12/12/2006 14:57:51 GMT Standard Time, Mum231ASD@... writes:

In a message dated 12/12/2006 13:13:40 GMT Standard Time, alexbebee (DOT) co.uk writes:

I don't agree that the older the mother, the more likely you are to have a child with autism. The support group I attend, 90% of the mothers are in their 20's.

>>>Wow, I have only ever come across one youngster mum here locally. Hmmmmm, spooky, is this an area that has a coal burning plant or heavy industrialistion?

Mandi in Dorst (land of the golden oldie ASD mum)

Mandi,

You aren't a golden oldie in my little world - I don't even know any *mums* in their 20's!!!! In my antenatal group I was the youngest mother at 33!!! Many of my friends who are first time mothers are 40, 42... I've never seen any reports indicating that ASD was more prevalent in older mothers and I'm sure that that bandwagon would have been jumped on by researchers if it was true.

My neice has a son 6 months younger than whom I'm pretty sure has ASD. She is only 22.

it's all speculation really....

Darla

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I know someone with four autistic children each more handicapped than

the one before. I can't stop myself thinking "Why didn't they stop

having kids"

Sally

rexel45@... wrote:

I don't think this article below is of any particular interest

other than the terrifying fact that they have six children, five of

whom have autism. Everytime I read something like this I think that I

will probably never have another child. It seems to me that in spite of

hearing the statistic that the increased incidence is only 20% after

the birth of an autistic child, more and more families appear with

multiple children dx'd. It seems to me that there are more families

with more than one ASD child than not? Is it just because they would

be more in the press? Do others get this impression too or am I just

being silly? Honestly, I think the risk is probably higher than 20% -

what do others think?

ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is coming to Austin.

The popular television show will build a new home for and

Jeanette O'Donnell and their six children in North Austin. The show's

producers have chosen town homebuilder Jimmy s Custom Homes

to handle the construction.

Work on the home is set to begin Dec. 12 and will wrap when the

family returns from a well-deserved getaway on Dec. 17. The episode is

scheduled to air sometime in February or March.

Five of the O'Donnell's children have been diagnosed with autism,

from minimal to severe. The wear and tear from the children has taken

its toll on the family's home, which has grown hazardous.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producers say they chose Jimmy

s due to the builder's attention to the needs and qualities of

each family. After nearly 20 years in business, s has also

developed some of the most sought-after communities in Central Texas.

"Our entire team is extremely excited and honored to be invited by

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to participate in such an extraordinary

project," s says. "As a company, we strive to always reach out and

lend a helping hand to the community, and it means a lot to us that we

can help make this very special family's dreams come true."

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[Guest guest]

I know someone with four autistic children each more handicapped than

the one before. I can't stop myself thinking "Why didn't they stop

having kids"

Sally

rexel45@... wrote:

I don't think this article below is of any particular interest

other than the terrifying fact that they have six children, five of

whom have autism. Everytime I read something like this I think that I

will probably never have another child. It seems to me that in spite of

hearing the statistic that the increased incidence is only 20% after

the birth of an autistic child, more and more families appear with

multiple children dx'd. It seems to me that there are more families

with more than one ASD child than not? Is it just because they would

be more in the press? Do others get this impression too or am I just

being silly? Honestly, I think the risk is probably higher than 20% -

what do others think?

ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is coming to Austin.

The popular television show will build a new home for and

Jeanette O'Donnell and their six children in North Austin. The show's

producers have chosen town homebuilder Jimmy s Custom Homes

to handle the construction.

Work on the home is set to begin Dec. 12 and will wrap when the

family returns from a well-deserved getaway on Dec. 17. The episode is

scheduled to air sometime in February or March.

Five of the O'Donnell's children have been diagnosed with autism,

from minimal to severe. The wear and tear from the children has taken

its toll on the family's home, which has grown hazardous.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producers say they chose Jimmy

s due to the builder's attention to the needs and qualities of

each family. After nearly 20 years in business, s has also

developed some of the most sought-after communities in Central Texas.

"Our entire team is extremely excited and honored to be invited by

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to participate in such an extraordinary

project," s says. "As a company, we strive to always reach out and

lend a helping hand to the community, and it means a lot to us that we

can help make this very special family's dreams come true."

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Yes, completely. When my daughter was diagnosed the health visitor said

~"she's in a world of her own" Yes, I said. "The same thing was said

about me when I was young". And it was. However I may not be normal but

I am completely effective etc. My daughter is severely handicapped

Sally

MaddiganV@... wrote:

Both my boys are on the spectrum, two of my brothers, and

cousins with affected children also.

I know had I had 10 they most likely all would have been.

Few would dispute the genetic predisposition, how else can we

explain children who have had all their vacs and thrive on a diet of

junk yet are the sharpest knives in the drawer with nothing amiss at

all.

I am very aware though that in my family we are seeing more

children affected and more severely, we have to ask why that is, there

are no severe adults, no associated learning difficulties, no

hyperactivity or sleep problems.

The environment just has to have had a hand in this, and even if

I were to concede that it was inevitable my children would be autistic,

which I don't, then we would have been looking at children with very

mild 'issues" with proper intervention could have been completely

overcome instead of the complete nightmare of full blown autism and all

the co-morbids we deal with.

Genetics is an over simple answer and have to add the cheapest

answer for the medical profession and the department for

education, after all if it was preordained then no point spending any

money on it at all.

Vicky

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Yes, completely. When my daughter was diagnosed the health visitor said

~"she's in a world of her own" Yes, I said. "The same thing was said

about me when I was young". And it was. However I may not be normal but

I am completely effective etc. My daughter is severely handicapped

Sally

MaddiganV@... wrote:

Both my boys are on the spectrum, two of my brothers, and

cousins with affected children also.

I know had I had 10 they most likely all would have been.

Few would dispute the genetic predisposition, how else can we

explain children who have had all their vacs and thrive on a diet of

junk yet are the sharpest knives in the drawer with nothing amiss at

all.

I am very aware though that in my family we are seeing more

children affected and more severely, we have to ask why that is, there

are no severe adults, no associated learning difficulties, no

hyperactivity or sleep problems.

The environment just has to have had a hand in this, and even if

I were to concede that it was inevitable my children would be autistic,

which I don't, then we would have been looking at children with very

mild 'issues" with proper intervention could have been completely

overcome instead of the complete nightmare of full blown autism and all

the co-morbids we deal with.

Genetics is an over simple answer and have to add the cheapest

answer for the medical profession and the department for

education, after all if it was preordained then no point spending any

money on it at all.

Vicky

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I have 5 children, and the last two I had in my 40's. However, my second child (which I had early 30's has autism. My first born is NT, and the 3rd, 4th and 5th are NT. ASD does not run in my family or hubbys side of the family. I feel it was some outside factor that caused my 2nd childs autism. I don't agree that the older the mother, the more likely you are to have a child with autism. The support group I attend, 90% of the mothers are in their 20's. I feel that it could be down to what you are exposed to, and then your unborn is exposed to it, and then the exposure when they are born. My child is heavy lead poisoned - I wonder if my child is more lead poisoned then autistic as the dx is very similar when reading. I can't comment on the chances of having one autistic and then having another child that child will become autistic because it just doesn't follow like that in my family. It must

be a worry though if your first born has autism that will you go on to have another autistic child. Some mothers can have 1, 2 or 3 healthy children and perhaps the 4th one has autism. However, if there is no family history of autism where does it come from, for me the answer is the environment (what we breath and eat and perhaps inject into our bodies).Mum231ASD@... wrote: In a message dated 12/12/2006 09:27:00 GMT Standard Time,

rexel45aol writes: don't think this article below is of any particular interest other than the terrifying fact that they have six children, five of whom have autism. Everytime I read something like this I think that I will probably never have another child. It seems to me that in spite of hearing the statistic that the increased incidence is only 20% after the birth of an autistic child, more and more families appear with multiple children dx'd. It seems to me that there are more families with more than one ASD child than not? Is it just because they would be more in the press? Do others get this impression too or am I just being silly? Honestly, I think the risk is probably higher than 20% - what do others think? >>>I know several families

where there is more than one child with ASD. One of my hero's is a local mum, single parent with 3 of her 4 boys on the spectrum. Unusually, her eldest is the NT one - lovely lad who provides her with a great deal of support. All the children are totally charming, I love spending time with the family. I would not have had another child without first detoxing myself, I have friends that have done this and successfully gone on to have (unvaccinated) NT children. There are videos on the DAN webcast and on AutismMedia.org about preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Family history also plays a big part in assessing risk IMHO, not ness of ASD's but of auto immune disease, Ca's etc I know this is such a busy time for you with sorting biomed and your home programme but try to cut a little time to investigate - Andy Cutler PhD does not recommend getting pregnant within 12 months of

detox so you have to think ahead unless you are a young whipper snapper. I personally think the older the parent the greater the risk of ASD - we have had more time to load ourselves with toxins, I didn't start having babies till I was 35 and then I got real good at it and had 3 before I hit 38 Mandi x Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.

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I have 5 children, and the last two I had in my 40's. However, my second child (which I had early 30's has autism. My first born is NT, and the 3rd, 4th and 5th are NT. ASD does not run in my family or hubbys side of the family. I feel it was some outside factor that caused my 2nd childs autism. I don't agree that the older the mother, the more likely you are to have a child with autism. The support group I attend, 90% of the mothers are in their 20's. I feel that it could be down to what you are exposed to, and then your unborn is exposed to it, and then the exposure when they are born. My child is heavy lead poisoned - I wonder if my child is more lead poisoned then autistic as the dx is very similar when reading. I can't comment on the chances of having one autistic and then having another child that child will become autistic because it just doesn't follow like that in my family. It must

be a worry though if your first born has autism that will you go on to have another autistic child. Some mothers can have 1, 2 or 3 healthy children and perhaps the 4th one has autism. However, if there is no family history of autism where does it come from, for me the answer is the environment (what we breath and eat and perhaps inject into our bodies).Mum231ASD@... wrote: In a message dated 12/12/2006 09:27:00 GMT Standard Time,

rexel45aol writes: don't think this article below is of any particular interest other than the terrifying fact that they have six children, five of whom have autism. Everytime I read something like this I think that I will probably never have another child. It seems to me that in spite of hearing the statistic that the increased incidence is only 20% after the birth of an autistic child, more and more families appear with multiple children dx'd. It seems to me that there are more families with more than one ASD child than not? Is it just because they would be more in the press? Do others get this impression too or am I just being silly? Honestly, I think the risk is probably higher than 20% - what do others think? >>>I know several families

where there is more than one child with ASD. One of my hero's is a local mum, single parent with 3 of her 4 boys on the spectrum. Unusually, her eldest is the NT one - lovely lad who provides her with a great deal of support. All the children are totally charming, I love spending time with the family. I would not have had another child without first detoxing myself, I have friends that have done this and successfully gone on to have (unvaccinated) NT children. There are videos on the DAN webcast and on AutismMedia.org about preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Family history also plays a big part in assessing risk IMHO, not ness of ASD's but of auto immune disease, Ca's etc I know this is such a busy time for you with sorting biomed and your home programme but try to cut a little time to investigate - Andy Cutler PhD does not recommend getting pregnant within 12 months of

detox so you have to think ahead unless you are a young whipper snapper. I personally think the older the parent the greater the risk of ASD - we have had more time to load ourselves with toxins, I didn't start having babies till I was 35 and then I got real good at it and had 3 before I hit 38 Mandi x Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.

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In a message dated 12/12/2006 17:42:55 GMT Standard Time, alexbebee@... writes:

No Mandi, just the good ol' east end of London

>>Well I always think of London being toxic, it scares me does London. But cool to meet a real Eastender

Mandi x

[Guest guest]

Hi

Darla,

I read somewhere that a significant number

of parents of a child with a diagnosis autism do not go on to have other

children. If this is true then it might skew the figures as we cannot

comment on those unborn children.

I for one would be petrified to have more.

My parents have shelled out their life savings for his ABA and we have begged money

from both my brother and my sister. I’d have no-one left to ask if I had

another child with autism. Perhaps others feel the same.

Just a thought (a depressing one, sorry),

Sara

Incidence of ASD within families

I don't think this

article below is of any particular interest other than the terrifying fact

that they have six children, five of whom have autism. Everytime I read

something like this I think that I will probably never have another child. It

seems to me that in spite of hearing the statistic that the increased incidence

is only 20% after the birth of an autistic child, more and more families appear

with multiple children dx'd. It seems to me that there are more families

with more than one ASD child than not? Is it just because they would

be more in the press? Do others get this impression too or am I just

being silly? Honestly, I think the risk is probably higher than 20% -

what do others think?

ABC's Extreme Makeover:

Home Edition is coming to Austin.

The popular television

show will build a new home for and Jeanette O'Donnell and their six

children in North Austin. The show's producers have chosen town

homebuilder Jimmy s Custom Homes to handle the construction.

Work on the home is set

to begin Dec. 12 and will wrap when the family returns from a well-deserved

getaway on Dec. 17. The episode is scheduled to air sometime in February or

March.

Five of the O'Donnell's

children have been diagnosed with autism, from minimal to severe. The wear and

tear from the children has taken its toll on the family's home, which has grown

hazardous.

Extreme Makeover: Home

Edition producers say they chose Jimmy s due to the builder's attention to

the needs and qualities of each family. After nearly 20 years in business,

s has also developed some of the most sought-after communities in Central

Texas.

" Our entire team is

extremely excited and honored to be invited by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

to participate in such an extraordinary project, " s says. " As a

company, we strive to always reach out and lend a helping hand to the

community, and it means a lot to us that we can help make this very special

family's dreams come true. "

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In a message dated 12/12/2006 10:42:40 GMT Standard Time, Mum231ASD@... writes:

I would not have had another child without first detoxing myself, I have friends that have done this and successfully gone on to have (unvaccinated) NT children.

Yes, but you see, one of the worst things is that I *did* all that stuff before my pregnancy. I ate like a bloody saint, I exercised, I took high quality EFA's...no caffeine, no chemicals, I was in excellent physical shape (I walked to the clinic 2 miles when in labour, no pain relief during birth). I ate a wide variety of fresh fruit and veg, didn't have processed foods (no sweets/sugar whatsoever for years), I did yoga, low stress on my job, blah blah blah...I didn't even drink for a couple of YEARS before concieving. (I'm going for the full sainthood, you see, lol)

There are videos on the DAN webcast and on AutismMedia.org about preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Family history also plays a big part in assessing risk IMHO, not ness of ASD's but of auto immune disease, Ca's etc

What is Ca's? I've watched the videos and I have to say there isn't much discussed there that I didn't do. I fear that I just can't take the risk. I think you are right about the family history....

I know this is such a busy time for you with sorting biomed and your home programme but try to cut a little time to investigate - Andy Cutler PhD does not recommend getting pregnant within 12 months of detox so you have to think ahead unless you are a young whipper snapper.

Heh. If only I were. Now I am a mere shadow of my former pre-pregnant self...since 's birth I think I've poured more toxic crap down my throat than I did in my entire life before...sigh...I will look into it further as perhaps Andy has more to say about it than the DAN videos. I do have an amalgam filling (I just found this out recently, I didn't actually realise I had it as it is very small.) so I'll look into it. I don't want to entirely rule out the decision to have another child until I fully investigate the possibilities.

Darla xx

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No Mandi, just the good ol' east end of London rexel45@... wrote: In a message dated 12/12/2006 14:57:51 GMT Standard Time, Mum231ASDaol writes: In a message dated 12/12/2006 13:13:40 GMT Standard Time,

alexbebee (DOT) co.uk writes: I don't agree that the older the mother, the more likely you are to have a child with autism. The support group I attend, 90% of the mothers are in their 20's. >>>Wow, I have only ever come across one youngster mum here locally. Hmmmmm, spooky, is this an area that has a coal burning plant or heavy industrialistion? Mandi in Dorst (land of the golden oldie ASD mum) Mandi, You aren't a golden oldie in my little world - I don't even know any *mums* in their 20's!!!! In my antenatal group I was the youngest mother at 33!!! Many of my friends who are

first time mothers are 40, 42... I've never seen any reports indicating that ASD was more prevalent in older mothers and I'm sure that that bandwagon would have been jumped on by researchers if it was true. My neice has a son 6 months younger than whom I'm pretty sure has ASD. She is only 22. it's all speculation really.... Darla

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Vicky, no need to wait until I'm alseep, I can tell you now, I've got a fair amount MaddiganV@... wrote: LOL Mandi, breaks every rule I ever knew, but one of the best cases of obvious environmental insult. I'm sharing with her at conference so will check our her teeth for fillings when she is asleep lol. Vicky xx Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.

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I think there are a few undiagnosed ASDs in my father's family and my

mother in law's family, however they were not exposed to the same

environment as and hence the question of environmental triggers

raises it's head (ie the genetic predisposition was there but they were

not exposed to multiple vacines, overuse of antibiotics, pollutants

etc.) So the personality traits are there but they managed to live

effectively and in some cases very sucessfully.

Having has definitely put me off having any more kids besides I am

nearly 40 and don't have the energy to have another child. A friend of

mine has 3 kids 2 are on the spectrum and the third child has said she

doesn't want kids due to the risk of them being on the spectrum....so

the incidence of ASD within families is an important issue for parents

and siblings alike....If my other child feels he can't risk having kids

genetically my kids are the end of the line - sad thought really.

Just museing

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We checked out current genetic thinking and were told that we have a

30% chance of spectrum and 10% chance of full blown. but if the surge

in ASD is environmentally triggered it will depend on what you/sh/he

is exposed to. So I do think the stats might be out of date.

Families with six kids, five of them ASD, could be that each person

has the delicacy in terms of detox and is each exposed to a huge

toxic load. Bingo - autism. Or could be nothing to do with that.

Jacqui has autism in some form in all of her boys but none of

her girls. She has six kids, all born and brought up in the same

area that my Tom and Ned were born. Tom regressed dramatically

whilst living there, Ned left when he was one, was really failing to

thrive all round and then took off at the age of 4. Who knows? I

think if you want more children you need to be prepared to have

another with ASD but do all you can to detox yourself and your home.

And chances are you wont have another - the odds are in your favour

provided another wouldn't be a total disaster. However careful we

are (and I remember vividly Tom's breastfeeding until 1 year old, his

totally organic menu etc etc) - something can still trigger autism.

or ... not.

Steph x

>

>

> I don't think this article below is of any particular interest

other than

> the terrifying fact that they have six children, five of whom have

autism.

> Everytime I read something like this I think that I will probably

never have

> another child. It seems to me that in spite of hearing the

statistic that the

> increased incidence is only 20% after the birth of an autistic

child, more and

> more families appear with multiple children dx'd. It seems to me

that there

> are more families with more than one ASD child than not? Is it

just because

> they would be more in the press? Do others get this impression

too or am I

> just being silly? Honestly, I think the risk is probably higher

than 20% -

> what do others think?

> ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is coming to Austin.

> The popular television show will build a new home for and

Jeanette

> O'Donnell and their six children in North Austin. The show's

producers have

> chosen town homebuilder Jimmy s Custom Homes to handle

the

> construction.

> Work on the home is set to begin Dec. 12 and will wrap when the

family

> returns from a well-deserved getaway on Dec. 17. The episode is

scheduled to air

> sometime in February or March.

> Five of the O'Donnell's children have been diagnosed with autism,

from

> minimal to severe. The wear and tear from the children has taken

its toll on the

> family's home, which has grown hazardous.

> Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producers say they chose Jimmy

s due to

> the builder's attention to the needs and qualities of each family.

After

> nearly 20 years in business, s has also developed some of the

most

> sought-after communities in Central Texas.

> " Our entire team is extremely excited and honored to be invited by

Extreme

> Makeover: Home Edition to participate in such an extraordinary

project, " s

> says. " As a company, we strive to always reach out and lend a

helping hand

> to the community, and it means a lot to us that we can help make

this very

> special family's dreams come true. "

>