On 10/6/2011 6:34 PM, M.L. wrote: > On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 5:13 PM, Electron wrote: >> Another key fact: Amish people do not vaccinate. They're free from the >> autism pandemy we're facing. Why? > It wouldn't be diagnosed, that's why. > I would suggest, less likely to be diagnosed. The Amish community to the=20 South of us is the largest in the USA There are various groups of=20 varying degrees of strictness. They do see health care professionals.=20 Dental visits, eye glasses, and hospitals are not rare, but I wouldn't=20 call common either. I believe I have seen Amish with what looked like=20 Autism, but can't say with certainty, what the situation, or other=20 factors may be relevant. In driving by their one room schools during=20 recess time, the children seem very active, playing baseball, tag, and=20 other physical activities. Even if diagnosed, I would think, outside help would not be sought. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .