Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 May I forward this? Fever and autism Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST By Conlon CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed light on the roots of the condition and perhaps provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on Monday. It appears that fever restores nerve cell communications in regions of the autistic brain, restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize during the fever, the study said. " The results of this study are important because they show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable of altering current connections and forming new ones in response to different experiences or conditions, " said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of the study authors. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The change involved things like longer concentration spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better overall relations with adults and other children. Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it in his own son, who is now 20. But he noted in an interview that the study's authors said expanded research was needed on the fever effect and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed this and are bringing it forward, " he said. People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack of verbal and non-verbal communication and other abilities. As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes the condition. Zimmerman said that while there currently is no definitive medical treatment, speech and language therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis " can make a significant difference. " He called the fever research, headed by colleague Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point the way to a treatment that would reconnect the autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed found only in children, whose brains are more " plastic " than those of adults. (Editing by Stern and Beech) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 wow..shari... what a great christmas.. I have heard about fevers years ago.. when my son was small... in the book.. there is a boy in there...or here.. by judy and sean barron... she talks about him being normal while very sick with a fever.... that was in the sixties.. Lia **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 So, how do I induce a fever? ;o) Fever and autism Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST By Conlon CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed light on the roots of the condition and perhaps provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on Monday. It appears that fever restores nerve cell communications in regions of the autistic brain, restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize during the fever, the study said. " The results of this study are important because they show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable of altering current connections and forming new ones in response to different experiences or conditions, " said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of the study authors. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The change involved things like longer concentration spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better overall relations with adults and other children. Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it in his own son, who is now 20. But he noted in an interview that the study's authors said expanded research was needed on the fever effect and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed this and are bringing it forward, " he said. People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack of verbal and non-verbal communication and other abilities. As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes the condition. Zimmerman said that while there currently is no definitive medical treatment, speech and language therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis " can make a significant difference. " He called the fever research, headed by colleague Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point the way to a treatment that would reconnect the autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed found only in children, whose brains are more " plastic " than those of adults. (Editing by Stern and Beech) ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm?ncid=aolcmp0\ 0050000000003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Anytime, anywhere, anything that is not personal. Dr. JM --- Dwayne & Shari wrote: > May I forward this? > Fever and autism > > > Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study > Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST > > By Conlon > CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock > autism's grip on children, a finding that could > shed > light on the roots of the condition and perhaps > provide clues for treatment, researchers reported > on > Monday. > It appears that fever restores nerve cell > communications in regions of the autistic brain, > restoring a child's ability to interact and > socialize > during the fever, the study said. > " The results of this study are important because > they > show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or > capable > of altering current connections and forming new > ones > in response to different experiences or > conditions, " > said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist > at > Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one > of > the study authors. > The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, > was > based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who > were > observed during and after a fever of at least > 100.4 > degrees Fahrenheit. > More than 80 percent of those with fever showed > some > improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent > had > dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The > change involved things like longer concentration > spans, more talking, improved eye contact and > better > overall relations with adults and other children. > Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been > noted > anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. > Lee Grossman, president and chief executive > officer of > the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed > it > in his own son, who is now 20. > But he noted in an interview that the study's > authors > said expanded research was needed on the fever > effect > and its implications. " It's good that they've > noticed > this and are bringing it forward, " he said. > People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in > varying degrees from limited social interactions, > lack > of verbal and non-verbal communication and other > abilities. > As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of > autism, according to ASA. It is not known what > causes > the condition. > Zimmerman said that while there currently is no > definitive medical treatment, speech and language > therapy started as soon as possible after > diagnosis > " can make a significant difference. " > He called the fever research, headed by colleague > Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help > point > the way to a treatment that would reconnect the > autistic brain. He said the fever effect was > believed > found only in children, whose brains are more > " plastic " than those of adults. > (Editing by Stern and Beech) > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Sue, I've asked that question so many times over the years to so many doctors. The closest answer I received was to take a hot bath. I'll never forget the best Christmas we ever had was when our daughter had strep throat with 103 fever. She was calm, attentive, answered questions appropriately, her head finally stopped moving, her tremors stopped, she had unbelievable eye contact, she wanted to read (she HATES learning), she sat at the table with us for dinner without being nervous, she asked to be excused when she was finished, etc... Shari Fever and autism Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST By Conlon CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed light on the roots of the condition and perhaps provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on Monday. It appears that fever restores nerve cell communications in regions of the autistic brain, restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize during the fever, the study said. " The results of this study are important because they show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable of altering current connections and forming new ones in response to different experiences or conditions, " said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of the study authors. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The change involved things like longer concentration spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better overall relations with adults and other children. Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it in his own son, who is now 20. But he noted in an interview that the study's authors said expanded research was needed on the fever effect and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed this and are bringing it forward, " he said. People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack of verbal and non-verbal communication and other abilities. As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes the condition. Zimmerman said that while there currently is no definitive medical treatment, speech and language therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis " can make a significant difference. " He called the fever research, headed by colleague Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point the way to a treatment that would reconnect the autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed found only in children, whose brains are more " plastic " than those of adults. (Editing by Stern and Beech) __________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm?ncid=aolcmp0\ 0050000000003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I wonder if this study looked at the connection between the immnue system and fever. Fever is our body's natural way of fighting infection and ASD children are known to have viral, bacterial, yeast- one of these or a combo. Even NT people experience improvements after a fever. Second-grade level elders from where I came from call it " growth fever " - children grow and became healthier after a fever. Again, heavy metal poisoning, and many biomedical conditions ASD children SUFFER from were not mentioned. > > > So, how do I induce a fever? ;o) > > > > > > > > Fever and autism > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study > > Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST > > > > By Conlon > > CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock > > autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed > > light on the roots of the condition and perhaps > > provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on > > Monday. > > It appears that fever restores nerve cell > > communications in regions of the autistic brain, > > restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize > > during the fever, the study said. > > " The results of this study are important because they > > show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable > > of altering current connections and forming new ones > > in response to different experiences or conditions, " > > said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at > > Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of > > the study authors. > > The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was > > based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were > > observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 > > degrees Fahrenheit. > > More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some > > improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had > > dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The > > change involved things like longer concentration > > spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better > > overall relations with adults and other children. > > Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted > > anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. > > Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of > > the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it > > in his own son, who is now 20. > > But he noted in an interview that the study's authors > > said expanded research was needed on the fever effect > > and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed > > this and are bringing it forward, " he said. > > People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in > > varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack > > of verbal and non-verbal communication and other > > abilities. > > As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of > > autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes > > the condition. > > Zimmerman said that while there currently is no > > definitive medical treatment, speech and language > > therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis > > " can make a significant difference. " > > He called the fever research, headed by colleague > > Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point > > the way to a treatment that would reconnect the > > autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed > > found only in children, whose brains are more > > " plastic " than those of adults. > > (Editing by Stern and Beech) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ __ > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm? ncid=aolcmp00050000000003 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Wow!! I've wondered about this for long time....during a fever my daughter is amazing!! Totally normal!!!!! Angie JAQUELYN MCCANDLESS wrote: Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST By Conlon CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed light on the roots of the condition and perhaps provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on Monday. It appears that fever restores nerve cell communications in regions of the autistic brain, restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize during the fever, the study said. " The results of this study are important because they show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable of altering current connections and forming new ones in response to different experiences or conditions, " said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of the study authors. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The change involved things like longer concentration spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better overall relations with adults and other children. Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it in his own son, who is now 20. But he noted in an interview that the study's authors said expanded research was needed on the fever effect and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed this and are bringing it forward, " he said. People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack of verbal and non-verbal communication and other abilities. As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes the condition. Zimmerman said that while there currently is no definitive medical treatment, speech and language therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis " can make a significant difference. " He called the fever research, headed by colleague Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point the way to a treatment that would reconnect the autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed found only in children, whose brains are more " plastic " than those of adults. (Editing by Stern and Beech) --------------------------------- Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 yeah really......I can't tell you how many times I've prayed for a few to STAY!!! Sounds terrible I know. But having a whole day with my child better and appearing normal....pretty amazing stuff. Angie sueswanson@... wrote: So, how do I induce a fever? ;o) Fever and autism Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST By Conlon CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed light on the roots of the condition and perhaps provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on Monday. It appears that fever restores nerve cell communications in regions of the autistic brain, restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize during the fever, the study said. " The results of this study are important because they show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable of altering current connections and forming new ones in response to different experiences or conditions, " said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of the study authors. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The change involved things like longer concentration spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better overall relations with adults and other children. Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it in his own son, who is now 20. But he noted in an interview that the study's authors said expanded research was needed on the fever effect and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed this and are bringing it forward, " he said. People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack of verbal and non-verbal communication and other abilities. As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes the condition. Zimmerman said that while there currently is no definitive medical treatment, speech and language therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis " can make a significant difference. " He called the fever research, headed by colleague Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point the way to a treatment that would reconnect the autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed found only in children, whose brains are more " plastic " than those of adults. (Editing by Stern and Beech) __________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm?ncid=aolcmp0\ 0050000000003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 hi.. my son just slept all the time when he had a fever... Lia **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 That's definitely the case with my son. He never had a fever for the first 3 yrs of his life. It was only when we started viral detox with Yasko's protocol that he started having high fevers (around 103 or so). He would get better with each fever. But unlike the children in the study, he didn't get better DURING the fever -- he got much better AFTER the fever and stayed better. That tells me that the fevers did their job of fighting the viruses and bacteria in his body. But the kids in the study seem to be experiencing something different. The fevers are not making them better by virtue of killing bacteria/viruses. Hmmmmm. Very mysterious. hugs, Angie > > > > > > So, how do I induce a fever? ;o) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Fever and autism > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study > > > > Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST > > > > > > > > By Conlon > > > > CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock > > > > autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed > > > > light on the roots of the condition and perhaps > > > > provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on > > > > Monday. > > > > It appears that fever restores nerve cell > > > > communications in regions of the autistic brain, > > > > restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize > > > > during the fever, the study said. > > > > " The results of this study are important because they > > > > show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable > > > > of altering current connections and forming new ones > > > > in response to different experiences or conditions, " > > > > said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at > > > > Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of > > > > the study authors. > > > > The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was > > > > based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were > > > > observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 > > > > degrees Fahrenheit. > > > > More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some > > > > improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had > > > > dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The > > > > change involved things like longer concentration > > > > spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better > > > > overall relations with adults and other children. > > > > Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted > > > > anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. > > > > Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of > > > > the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it > > > > in his own son, who is now 20. > > > > But he noted in an interview that the study's authors > > > > said expanded research was needed on the fever effect > > > > and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed > > > > this and are bringing it forward, " he said. > > > > People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in > > > > varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack > > > > of verbal and non-verbal communication and other > > > > abilities. > > > > As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of > > > > autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes > > > > the condition. > > > > Zimmerman said that while there currently is no > > > > definitive medical treatment, speech and language > > > > therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis > > > > " can make a significant difference. " > > > > He called the fever research, headed by colleague > > > > Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point > > > > the way to a treatment that would reconnect the > > > > autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed > > > > found only in children, whose brains are more > > > > " plastic " than those of adults. > > > > (Editing by Stern and Beech) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > __ > > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - > http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm? > ncid=aolcmp00050000000003 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I've been trying to spend all my 'free time' today searching the posts and files from Stan Kurtz' MB12-Valtrex yahoo group so I could quote him rather than paraphrase, but I can't seem to find it. He has a theory that the reason some kids do better during a fever is because they have autoimmune issues and when the child has a legitimate illness, the fever takes the immune system's 'attention' off of attacking itself and onto fighting against the illness. When the immune system is not attacking itself, the child's symptoms improve. That is a huge paraphrase and I might have gotten it wrong. > > > > > > > > > So, how do I induce a fever? ;o) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Fever and autism > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study > > > > > > Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST > > > > > > > > > > > > By Conlon > > > > > > CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock > > > > > > autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed > > > > > > light on the roots of the condition and perhaps > > > > > > provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on > > > > > > Monday. > > > > > > It appears that fever restores nerve cell > > > > > > communications in regions of the autistic brain, > > > > > > restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize > > > > > > during the fever, the study said. > > > > > > " The results of this study are important because they > > > > > > show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable > > > > > > of altering current connections and forming new ones > > > > > > in response to different experiences or conditions, " > > > > > > said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at > > > > > > Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of > > > > > > the study authors. > > > > > > The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was > > > > > > based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were > > > > > > observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 > > > > > > degrees Fahrenheit. > > > > > > More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some > > > > > > improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had > > > > > > dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The > > > > > > change involved things like longer concentration > > > > > > spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better > > > > > > overall relations with adults and other children. > > > > > > Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted > > > > > > anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. > > > > > > Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of > > > > > > the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it > > > > > > in his own son, who is now 20. > > > > > > But he noted in an interview that the study's authors > > > > > > said expanded research was needed on the fever effect > > > > > > and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed > > > > > > this and are bringing it forward, " he said. > > > > > > People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in > > > > > > varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack > > > > > > of verbal and non-verbal communication and other > > > > > > abilities. > > > > > > As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of > > > > > > autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes > > > > > > the condition. > > > > > > Zimmerman said that while there currently is no > > > > > > definitive medical treatment, speech and language > > > > > > therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis > > > > > > " can make a significant difference. " > > > > > > He called the fever research, headed by colleague > > > > > > Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point > > > > > > the way to a treatment that would reconnect the > > > > > > autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed > > > > > > found only in children, whose brains are more > > > > > > " plastic " than those of adults. > > > > > > (Editing by Stern and Beech) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ _ > > __ > > > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - > > http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en- us/text.htm? > > ncid=aolcmp00050000000003 > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I found something from Dr. McCandless from awhile back when my lil guy had a fever and I have always felt he is in full " Typical Mode " when he is sick or has a fever. this is the comment she sent to me. I hope this helps. Judy Judy: I queried our reigning scientist in DAN!, and Dr. Deth said: Subject: Re: High fever and cognitive improvement While there were several suggestions for explaining this phenomenon, I favored the idea that elevated temperature increases the fluidity of the neuronal membrane (like melting fat), which is similar to the effect of dopamine-stimulated phospholipid methylation, as well as related to the effect of omega-3 fatty acids. Thus the increased temperature might compensate for impaired methylation activity by bringing the fluid properties of the membrane into a more effective range for synchronized activity. I (Dr. JM) used to simplistically think the high temp was the body's way of disabling viruses, but I think Dr. Deth's ideas are much more succinct, offering an actual mechanism. If his idea is correct, then increased methylation efforts might accomplish a similar effect. (like daily MB-12 injections!) Another helpful doc offered: Whatever the reason, it may explain why some children respond so well to fir saunas, in addition to the detox effects. Bottom line: We don't know for sure why, but the phenomenon is well known. Dr. JM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fever and autism >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study >> > > >> > > Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > By Conlon >> > > >> > > CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock >> > > >> > > autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed >> > > >> > > light on the roots of the condition and perhaps >> > > >> > > provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on >> > > >> > > Monday. >> > > >> > > It appears that fever restores nerve cell >> > > >> > > communications in regions of the autistic brain, >> > > >> > > restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize >> > > >> > > during the fever, the study said. >> > > >> > > " The results of this study are important because they >> > > >> > > show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable >> > > >> > > of altering current connections and forming new ones >> > > >> > > in response to different experiences or conditions, " >> > > >> > > said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at >> > > >> > > Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of >> > > >> > > the study authors. >> > > >> > > The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was >> > > >> > > based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were >> > > >> > > observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 >> > > >> > > degrees Fahrenheit. >> > > >> > > More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some >> > > >> > > improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had >> > > >> > > dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The >> > > >> > > change involved things like longer concentration >> > > >> > > spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better >> > > >> > > overall relations with adults and other children. >> > > >> > > Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted >> > > >> > > anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. >> > > >> > > Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of >> > > >> > > the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it >> > > >> > > in his own son, who is now 20. >> > > >> > > But he noted in an interview that the study's authors >> > > >> > > said expanded research was needed on the fever effect >> > > >> > > and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed >> > > >> > > this and are bringing it forward, " he said. >> > > >> > > People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in >> > > >> > > varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack >> > > >> > > of verbal and non-verbal communication and other >> > > >> > > abilities. >> > > >> > > As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of >> > > >> > > autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes >> > > >> > > the condition. >> > > >> > > Zimmerman said that while there currently is no >> > > >> > > definitive medical treatment, speech and language >> > > >> > > therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis >> > > >> > > " can make a significant difference. " >> > > >> > > He called the fever research, headed by colleague >> > > >> > > Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point >> > > >> > > the way to a treatment that would reconnect the >> > > >> > > autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed >> > > >> > > found only in children, whose brains are more >> > > >> > > " plastic " than those of adults. >> > > >> > > (Editing by Stern and Beech) >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > _____________________________________________________________________ > _ >> > __ >> > > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - >> > http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en- > us/text.htm? >> > ncid=aolcmp00050000000003 >> > > >> > > >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I think Dr Deth's theory is interesting and should be pursued. Equaly interesting the the autoimmune theory proposed by Dr Singh. This could also explain why fevers help in that when ill with an acute infection with a fever,the body shifts it's attention from autoimmune attack to legitimate immune action. Hmmm...do other autoimmune disorders improve with fever? Beth > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > So, how do I induce a fever? ;o) > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > Fever and autism > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > Fever can unlock autism's grip: Study > >> > > > >> > > Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:06am EST > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > By Conlon > >> > > > >> > > CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock > >> > > > >> > > autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed > >> > > > >> > > light on the roots of the condition and perhaps > >> > > > >> > > provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on > >> > > > >> > > Monday. > >> > > > >> > > It appears that fever restores nerve cell > >> > > > >> > > communications in regions of the autistic brain, > >> > > > >> > > restoring a child's ability to interact and socialize > >> > > > >> > > during the fever, the study said. > >> > > > >> > > " The results of this study are important because they > >> > > > >> > > show us that the autistic brain is plastic, or capable > >> > > > >> > > of altering current connections and forming new ones > >> > > > >> > > in response to different experiences or conditions, " > >> > > > >> > > said Dr. Zimmerman, a pediatric neurologist at > >> > > > >> > > Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute, who was one of > >> > > > >> > > the study authors. > >> > > > >> > > The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, was > >> > > > >> > > based on 30 children with autism aged 2 to 18 who were > >> > > > >> > > observed during and after a fever of at least 100.4 > >> > > > >> > > degrees Fahrenheit. > >> > > > >> > > More than 80 percent of those with fever showed some > >> > > > >> > > improvements in behavior during it and 30 percent had > >> > > > >> > > dramatic improvements, the researchers said. The > >> > > > >> > > change involved things like longer concentration > >> > > > >> > > spans, more talking, improved eye contact and better > >> > > > >> > > overall relations with adults and other children. > >> > > > >> > > Zimmerman's team said the fever effect had been noted > >> > > > >> > > anecdotally in the past by parents and doctors. > >> > > > >> > > Lee Grossman, president and chief executive officer of > >> > > > >> > > the Autism Society of America, said he had noticed it > >> > > > >> > > in his own son, who is now 20. > >> > > > >> > > But he noted in an interview that the study's authors > >> > > > >> > > said expanded research was needed on the fever effect > >> > > > >> > > and its implications. " It's good that they've noticed > >> > > > >> > > this and are bringing it forward, " he said. > >> > > > >> > > People with autism spectrum disorders suffer in > >> > > > >> > > varying degrees from limited social interactions, lack > >> > > > >> > > of verbal and non-verbal communication and other > >> > > > >> > > abilities. > >> > > > >> > > As many as 1.5 million Americans have some form of > >> > > > >> > > autism, according to ASA. It is not known what causes > >> > > > >> > > the condition. > >> > > > >> > > Zimmerman said that while there currently is no > >> > > > >> > > definitive medical treatment, speech and language > >> > > > >> > > therapy started as soon as possible after diagnosis > >> > > > >> > > " can make a significant difference. " > >> > > > >> > > He called the fever research, headed by colleague > >> > > > >> > > Curran, " an exciting lead " that could help point > >> > > > >> > > the way to a treatment that would reconnect the > >> > > > >> > > autistic brain. He said the fever effect was believed > >> > > > >> > > found only in children, whose brains are more > >> > > > >> > > " plastic " than those of adults. > >> > > > >> > > (Editing by Stern and Beech) > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > _____________________________________________________________________ > > _ > >> > __ > >> > > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - > >> > http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en- > > us/text.htm? > >> > ncid=aolcmp00050000000003 > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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