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WhoElse I'm what Willis was talking about,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:30,
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are you perhaps thinking of autism?/edit, oh i get it now.
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the RAND corporation a.k.a. Kevin Saxe-Coburg-Gotha,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:33,
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Autism?I remember that. That was the one were the cop invented a computerised crimefighter that could make helicopters and cars appear with the help of his friend Cursor, wasn't it.
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Bingowings 2011 Businessman of the Year (Watford Branch),
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:38,
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noAutism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior.
Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers. And while there is disagreement about the magnitude, nature, and mechanisms for such environmental factors, researchers have found at least seven major genes prevalent among individuals diagnosed as autistic. Some estimate that autism occurs in as many as one United States child in 166, however the National Institute of Mental Health gives a more conservative estimate of one in 1000[1]. For families that already have one autistic child, the odds of a second autistic child may be as high as one in twenty. Although autism is about 3 to 4 times more common in boys, girls with the disorder tend to have more severe symptoms and greater cognitive impairment. Diagnosis is based on a list of psychiatric criteria, and a series of standardized clinical tests may also be used.
Autism may not be physiologically obvious. A complete physical and neurological evaluation will typically be part of diagnosing autism. Some now speculate that autism is not a single condition but a group of several distinct conditions that manifest in similar ways.
By definition, autism must manifest delays in "social interaction, language as used in social communication, or symbolic or imaginative play," with "onset prior to age 3 years", according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The ICD-10 also says that symptoms must "manifest before the age of three years." There have been large increases in the reported incidence of autism, for reasons that are heavily debated by researchers in psychology and related fields within the scientific community.
Some children with autism have improved their social and other skills to the point where they can fully participate in mainstream education and social events, but there are lingering concerns that an absolute cure from autism is impossible with current technology. However, many autistic children and adults who are able to communicate (at least in writing) are opposed to attempts to cure their conditions, and see such conditions as part of who they are.
(Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers. And while there is disagreement about the magnitude, nature, and mechanisms for such environmental factors, researchers have found at least seven major genes prevalent among individuals diagnosed as autistic. Some estimate that autism occurs in as many as one United States child in 166, however the National Institute of Mental Health gives a more conservative estimate of one in 1000[1]. For families that already have one autistic child, the odds of a second autistic child may be as high as one in twenty. Although autism is about 3 to 4 times more common in boys, girls with the disorder tend to have more severe symptoms and greater cognitive impairment. Diagnosis is based on a list of psychiatric criteria, and a series of standardized clinical tests may also be used.
Autism may not be physiologically obvious. A complete physical and neurological evaluation will typically be part of diagnosing autism. Some now speculate that autism is not a single condition but a group of several distinct conditions that manifest in similar ways.
By definition, autism must manifest delays in "social interaction, language as used in social communication, or symbolic or imaginative play," with "onset prior to age 3 years", according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The ICD-10 also says that symptoms must "manifest before the age of three years." There have been large increases in the reported incidence of autism, for reasons that are heavily debated by researchers in psychology and related fields within the scientific community.
Some children with autism have improved their social and other skills to the point where they can fully participate in mainstream education and social events, but there are lingering concerns that an absolute cure from autism is impossible with current technology. However, many autistic children and adults who are able to communicate (at least in writing) are opposed to attempts to cure their conditions, and see such conditions as part of who they are.
the RAND corporation a.k.a. Kevin Saxe-Coburg-Gotha,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:45,
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I got to the 6th wordthen it reminded me of War and Peace
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Griffin Saver Something, something, 2006, something.,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:49,
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Teeheehee - very woo! Mini TJ, sorry:
I bought your shopping, you lazy buggers. FPM: Spinach, Thor: Pink&Whites.
BBB: Muffins, Geoff: Green&Blacks (sorry no Cherry!), MrHorrible: Cheese&Onion Pastie, DocG: Dairy Milk.
CaroWallis,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:36,
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Take marshmallow out of pink and whites, melt together with chocolate. Pour resulting sauce over muffins and garnish with pink and white biscuit.
Eat.
Throw away remaining ingredients.
(Eat.
Throw away remaining ingredients.
Dixipoos Bye Bye Blackbird,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:41,
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This lot will take me an age to eat.Unless their owners come to collect them.
I might take Geoff and FPM's requests to the bash on Saturday!
(I might take Geoff and FPM's requests to the bash on Saturday!
CaroWallis,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:41,
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You mean that instead of aftershaveI could have been drinking maya gold all this time?
( Milkman Dan,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 17:44,
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i like maya goldi don't know why cos the extra stuff is odd in chocolate
I think i'll try to convince the g/f to buy me a green and blacks easter egg
(I think i'll try to convince the g/f to buy me a green and blacks easter egg
WhoElse I'm what Willis was talking about,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 18:04,
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Yay! :)Ta hunny!
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Doc G and Sid the Monkey may contain traces of spatula,
Thu 30 Mar 2006, 18:55,
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