Posted by Angie in Ohio on September 19, 2000 at 19:40:55:

In Reply to: Good grief already - autism is not a PSYCHOLOGICAL condition! It's MEDICAL !! Start addressing the problem this way, and don't waste your time and $$$ on shrinks! posted by Yvonne on September 19, 2000 at 16:31:32:

I disagree, I believe it is both, my son is autistic and is 16yr.

• How do you mean it's both? If a medical condition is causing the behavior, then it's not psychological... Could you explain your thoughts? thanks Yvonne 20:39:17 9/19/00 (8)
  • Oh wow - my son (7years) has just started saying "why are the people staring at me" sarah 21:57:28 9/19/00 (1)
    • Re: Oh wow - my son (7years) has just started saying "why are the people staring at me" Kay 11:04:43 10/05/00 (0)
  • One more thing, part of your psyche is medical..., Angie in Ohio 20:58:43 9/19/00 (1)
    • Well, yes, PSYCHIATRISTS are Medical Doctors, but PSYCHOLOGISTS (who do most diagnoses) are not Yvonne 22:09:56 9/19/00 (0)
  • Re: How do you mean it's both? If a medical condition is causing the behavior, then it's not psychological... Could you explain your thoughts? thanks Angie in Ohio 20:56:37 9/19/00 (3)
    • I think there's a difference between "classic" autism, and "regressive" autism Yvonne 22:08:23 9/19/00 (2)
      • Classis Kanner's probably not even correct Liz R 10:55:41 9/21/00 (1)
        • Re: Classis Kanner's probably not even correct judith for my son rocco 22:59:08 11/07/00 (0)