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2026-06-20 Science & Technology

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Posted by DooDahMan 2026-06-20 07:28|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1816 views ] Top

1 OTOH- autism is massively over-diagnosed.

Posted by Mercutio 2026-06-20 09:03|| 2026-06-20 09:03|| Front Page Top

2 Quite possible as big pharma would love nothing better than to sell drugs. I remember some years ago when Ritalin was (still is?) the big drug to hand out like candy for pupils with alleged ADHD.

Posted by DooDahMan 2026-06-20 10:29|| 2026-06-20 10:29|| Front Page Top

3 #1 Now google ADHD.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-06-20 10:37|| 2026-06-20 10:37|| Front Page Top

4 Now google ADHD

Here, got it for you.

ADHD

**ADHD** (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent symptoms of **inattention**, **hyperactivity**, and **impulsivity** that interfere with functioning or development. It typically has its **onset before age 12** and is primarily **genetic** (70–80% heritability), though environmental factors like prenatal exposure to biohazards can contribute.

Symptoms are categorized into three presentations: **predominantly inattentive**, **predominantly hyperactive-impulsive**, and **combined**. In adults, hyperactivity often manifests as **restlessness** rather than overt physical movement, while inattention can lead to significant challenges with **time management**, **task organization**, and **emotional dysregulation**.

Effective management typically involves a combination of **medication** (such as stimulants like methylphenidate or amphetamines, and non-stimulants like atomoxetine) and **psychotherapy**. Lifestyle adjustments, including **exercise**, **structured routines**, and **reasonable workplace accommodations**, are also critical for improving quality of life and daily functioning.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-06-20 11:57|| 2026-06-20 11:57|| Front Page Top

5 There are no drugs, as yet, for autism, as far as I am aware. For the anxiety and depression that often follows, as the child becomes aware that he poorly predicts how others will respond, yes, there are drugs for that, and for some of possible the co-morbidities like narcolepsy and schizophrenia.

But with regard to ultrasounds, trailing daughter #1 had just a single one, as she was born in America. Td#2 was born in Germany, and was scanned monthly from the 16th week, yet it is her elder sister who is autistic, suggesting that at best sonograms may contribute but are not a primary trigger.

Science! ;-)

Posted by trailing wife 2026-06-20 12:08|| 2026-06-20 12:08|| Front Page Top

6 #4 False diagnosis. In Israel, for example, a school teacher decides whether to send a pupil for examination. And shrinks usually confirm - there is a whole butch of them for whom it's a principal source of income.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-06-20 12:32|| 2026-06-20 12:32|| Front Page Top

7 On the other hand, there are the high functioning Aspergerians.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-06-20 16:50|| 2026-06-20 16:50|| Front Page Top

8 There are, Skidmark, as well as low functioning ones. But they’ve been swept into the general autism spectrum category, because it’s not egalitarian to have a label characterized by a brilliant-to-genius IQ range, no matter how functional or nonfunctional the person is otherwise. As your Wikipedia article notes, they stopped counting Aspies as a separate group in the 2010s. We’d only just got accustomed to td#1’s diagnosis when her label went away.

Posted by Mad Eye Thase1699 2026-06-20 18:03|| 2026-06-20 18:03|| Front Page Top

9 Whoops! Mad Eye Thase1699 was briefly me.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-06-20 18:04|| 2026-06-20 18:04|| Front Page Top

10 Genetics is a factor too. The vaccine/mercury connection seems not to have panned out.

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