that is interesting about the vaccine issue. I am confused about that one as my DS7 was originally diagnosed with autism before we realized this year that he was mis-diagnosed and is actually HG with a still-unidentifed LD.. but not autism.

So culturally we've been in the autism community for the last 5 years and a lot of our friends have unvaccinated kids. Its just such a confusing issue as I see a HUGE genetic component. While others see a huge "vaccination" link.

Not to get too off track, but I am starting to think that environmental factors (including vaccinations) may have started some type of genetic mutation (not sure if thats the right word, i'm not medical) that is causing the autism... SO both sides are right, possibly. I feel that a big break is coming in autism research, and hope that it settles this once and for all..