Although at any given time there are hundreds of ongoing clinical trials testing drugs to treat autism, there are many reasons why none have been proven effective. Autism is a heterogeneous disorder. It isn’t caused by a single factor like a bacteria or even a single gene. It’s a complex condition that has been linked to myriad genetic changes, as well as a variety of environmental factors. In addition, symptoms and the degree of their impact vary widely, giving rise to the now-famous quote, “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” "
Although at any given time there are hundreds of ongoing clinical trials testing drugs to treat autism, there are many reasons why none have been proven effective. Autism is a heterogeneous disorder. It isn’t caused by a single factor like a bacteria or even a single gene. It’s a complex condition that has been linked to myriad genetic changes, as well as a variety of environmental factors. In addition, symptoms and the degree of their impact vary widely, giving rise to the now-famous quote, “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” "
Putting 'a' before and 'of' after the word myriad is a pet peeve of mine. Almost as much as people using 'less' instead of 'fewer'. Hats off for correct use. Ho ho
Sounds sad but many times I wish the was a medication that would make me feel and behave like a typical person . I am not ashamed of my asd it part of me but I see so many other people and everything seems to come so easily to them .my wife says I over share and ask questions that non asd people wouldn’t but I can’t help it
Hi I ment to deal with the symptoms of routine for example that for many of us is like being trapped and contains us. Hating change and new things. my wife says I get irritated alot . I try not to but can’t help it. It sometimes feels I trapped in my own mind .
