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In the science of medicine, ADHD and Autism are similar and even considered related in various ways. Sometimes the similarities overlap. What if they were similar but not related? What if they are two distinct conditions that share symptoms.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD is considered a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. It affects up to 5% of children and by some estimates twice many boys as in girls. Symptoms usually start before seven years of age.

One of the most familiar aspects of the condition is a repeated pattern of impulsive actions and lack of attention. Sometimes it comes with hyperactivity.

ADHD is usually a chronic or long-lasting disorder with up to 50% of those diagnosed in childhood continuing to have symptoms into adulthood. The symptoms may not be as noticeable as many learn coping skills to compensate for their condition.

Traditionally ADHD is treated with a combination of medications, behavior modifications, counseling and life-style changes. The American Academy of Pediatrics officially promote stimulant medications and/or behavior therapy are appropriate and generally safe treatments for ADHD. However it is interesting to note another study about those treatments.

Pediatrics in a 2006 analysis found...

'Adequate and informative data regarding the potential adverse effects of MPH, DEX and ATX are lacking. Overall, higher dosages of IR-MPH appear to be associated with the occurrence of headache, lost appetite, stomach ache and insomnia compared with placebo. ER-MPH appears to be associated with decreased appetite and increased insomnia.'

It did question whether the somatic complaints were related to the condition or the drug treatment. It continued...

'Similarly, high doses of DEX appear to be associated with decreased appetite and increased sleeping problems. ATX of any dose may impair appetite.'

There are actually few studies that look at safety beyond 4 months and no studies looking at periods longer than two years.

If There Was A Better Way...

The reality of this seems to be pointing to the fact we are poisoning our kids to help them have a better quality of life. If there were a better way, would you be interested?

Treatments for ADHD have been fraught with controversy. The debate has involved all disciplines from health care providers to parents and everyone in between. Opinions range from not believing it is real to various genetic and physiological theories as the basis of the condition. There is also disagreement on the use of stimulants as one of the treatments.

In the article....The Obfuscation of the Iatrogenic Autism Epidemic

(Iatrogenic means of or relating to illness caused by medical treatment.)

...it indicated that a delay in detoxification of mercury results in sever impairment of methylation reactions. Methylation reactions are required for correct production of DNA, RNA, and neurotransmitters. Remember the two conditions, autism and are similar, even connected.

Methylation is a scientific word that means to mix or impregnate with methyl group into a molecule or compound and is especially involved with regulation of gene expression, regulation of protein function, and RNA metabolism.

Failure of this to properly work will result in brain development and attention disabilities.

Phospholipid methylation, which is essential for the function of the ability of holding attention, has been found to be impaired in both autistic and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder children.

The Low CG Syndrome Smoking Gun

The article went on to further say... "Cysteine and glutathione synthesis are crucial for mercury detoxification, and are reduced in autistic children." (reference: Mol. Psychiatry 9, 358-370 2004). Remember, autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder share a lot of similarities.

And that there was an association with the mercury childhood vaccines. (reference; Pichichero et al: Mercury concentrations and metabolism in infants receiving vaccines containing thiomersal: a descriptive study. Lancet 360, 1737-1741 2002)

Ooops, Did Anyone Say, "Side Effects Bad?"

The same phospholipid methylation, which is essential for the function of the ability of holding attention, has been found to be impaired in both autistic and ADHD children is linked to something else.

Characteristics of Phospholipid Methylation: Relationship(s) to the Psychoses and Affective Disorders (April 1985)is a study that looks at a specific aspect of phospholipid methylation. Still connecting the dots, you start to see a pattern.