Questions about folic acid

When our son was 2 years old, diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Now he is just 2.5 years old.

Last day we get a blood analysis report for him. And we saw the folic acid result as 24.90 ng/mL. Normal values must be between 2.5 - 15 ng/mL, according to the report.

My wife was used so much folic acid supplement by doctor suggestion when she was pregnant. Could this have caused our son's ASD? This info is maybe unnecessary, but we are just curious.

And how can we decrease our son's folic acid value? In some contents, it says it can be caused developmental delays for this.

Where can I get any information about these situations?

Thanks.

Parents
  • Autism is a human brain type, it has advantages and disadvantages like every typical human brain. Personally, I think it's great! It would've been easier for me to navigate school and social life when I was young if my parents were aware how I processed information and how I learned information. I might have been further along in my field, but I have strengths that appear like 'super-powers' - I don't have super powers just like neurotypical individuals do not actually have telepathy, but in this society, they like to pretend they do and it works against individuals like myself who sometimes have language problems, but no problem identifying sound waves others cannot recognise. 

    At this point in history, this wonderful human brain type is thought to be genetic. So perhaps someone in one of your families is more hyper-sensory, hyper-aware, makes faster connexions, seems a bit aloof or exotic or intense - would've had or possibly has this brain type. It's also possible the Duke of Edinburgh and his mother might have been Autistic - he presented in similar ways. Extra Folic acid or not. There is a wealth of information out there now. With the right mentoring and education, I wouldn't trade my brain for the other.

    If you want to keep up your vitamin intake, everyone can take a multi created for your age and biology type. If your GP suggests that there is something your body needs, I find it good to follow their suggestions. 

    A lack of nutrients can affect any brain type in a negative manner, similar to how a balanced diet for your body type and genetic make-up will do wonders for your biology. 

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  • Autism is a human brain type, it has advantages and disadvantages like every typical human brain. Personally, I think it's great! It would've been easier for me to navigate school and social life when I was young if my parents were aware how I processed information and how I learned information. I might have been further along in my field, but I have strengths that appear like 'super-powers' - I don't have super powers just like neurotypical individuals do not actually have telepathy, but in this society, they like to pretend they do and it works against individuals like myself who sometimes have language problems, but no problem identifying sound waves others cannot recognise. 

    At this point in history, this wonderful human brain type is thought to be genetic. So perhaps someone in one of your families is more hyper-sensory, hyper-aware, makes faster connexions, seems a bit aloof or exotic or intense - would've had or possibly has this brain type. It's also possible the Duke of Edinburgh and his mother might have been Autistic - he presented in similar ways. Extra Folic acid or not. There is a wealth of information out there now. With the right mentoring and education, I wouldn't trade my brain for the other.

    If you want to keep up your vitamin intake, everyone can take a multi created for your age and biology type. If your GP suggests that there is something your body needs, I find it good to follow their suggestions. 

    A lack of nutrients can affect any brain type in a negative manner, similar to how a balanced diet for your body type and genetic make-up will do wonders for your biology. 

Children
  • I do not want to be misunderstood. We are accepting the situation. And we are trying to adapt to living with this. We were just curried about folic acid topics.

    Also, advice from the people like you will be very good for us too.

    Such as, you mentioned, "It would've been easier for me to navigate school and social life when I was young if my parents were aware how I processed information and how I learned information.".

    How are you processing and learning information? And how it must be our's approach.

    Although, our child cannot speak yet. But of course, we are sure that he understands us because of the taking some commands.

    As far as I know, everything is different for every people who have ASD. Anyway, maybe your thoughts can help us too.

    Thanks.