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Have there been any studies on poor or unhealthy living environments causes Autism?
Hey Holly,
Thank you for your important and thought provoking question.
Autism is clearly a disorder that is affected in some part by the environment. This is something that is beyond any doubt.
Beyond this-it is clear to nobody just how and what substances in the environment have a direct or even an indirect affect upon Autism. I think pollutants or toxic substances exist in higher levels in poor communities. More research is needed and right now I do not see anybody targeting this specific population as the subject of research. Maybe it will be you.
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Paul Johnson
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All questions regarding late diagnosis (Adults with Asperger's Or othe ASD's). Spirituality and ASD, Relationships, How our minds work, Adolescent development with AS and Self Definition as an Autistic culture.
Experience
Diagnosed with AS at age of 47, countless expereinces related to AS.
Journalist and highly self reflective. Two degrees in Psychology.
Conducting two Adult with Asperger's groups. Writer and lecturer in the area.
Organizations
Toastmasters
Autism Society of Minnesota
Loft center for writers
Publications
Double Dutch in the Nile Garden-Collection of poetry book 1996
Numerous articles
The Love Book-Unpublished
No Woman No Cry book regarding cultural aspects of grief-Unpublished
Education/Credentials
High school diploma-Abraham Lincoln Brooklyn New York
Undergraduate City College of New York B.A. PSYCHOLOGY
Graduate school University of Minnesota M.A. Counseling Psychology
Awards and Honors
Volunteer of the years-Mayors Award New York City 1980
Unsung hero in community-Minneapolis 2000
Community service award 2006.
Past/Present Clients
Many
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