On Sun, 2 Feb 1997, Shelly Bower wrote:
> First let me say I know nothing of the mechanics of this, however I'm
> a member of another newsgroup for the parents/caregivers of autistic
> children and often it is commented upon that when some children with
> autism get sick, the parents report more speech, better cognitive
> function and decreased undesirable behavior like stimming....
> Interesting, that fevers would have the opposite effect on these
> children. Anyway, if you'd like to post on that newsgroup
> (bit.listserv.autism) there are people there that might have further
> insight.
>> Shelly
>Interesting report. I was of the opinion that Autism was related
to natural pain killers in a run away mode. So a fever should
increase pain and reduce the effect on behavior. It might explain
head banging and biting as self treatment.
Naxolene (????) I believe should reduce the effect. Does
anyone know of any research?
Ron Blue
