Thats really interesting Kelly. We haven't had anything passed onto us regarding that study yet, but there is always constant research on the various disabilites slowly filtering through. Although most people diagnosed with cerebal palsy actually have no 'brain damage' IYKWIM I guess I mean they yes do have damage to the part that affects physical ability, but their brains are highly functioning.
Nat- With regards to where are all the adults with autism. Well most of them haven't been diagnosed and I think you'd find most of them are on pensions/disability pensions due to the fact that they've been diagnosed as just having an 'intellectual' disability as so many other adults were back in the day as research wasn't as great and they were just all pooled together.I run some residences where our clients are supported 24hr/day and most of them have some form of autism or aspergers. Our non=profit company sees so many that have autistic traits but have been diagnosed way back when with just an intellectual disability and when now we've had them reassessed they have found out that they do indeed have autism. Gotta agree Nat that I also believe that although people do have autistic traits I bet also that later on they'll be diagnosed differently due to different illnessess, factors etc.
I just wish there was so much more research into disability. Slowly we are getting there. And I wish there was more understanding for people with disabilities.
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