1. scar on Possible test for autism raises calls for an ethical debate
    scar scar United Kingdom says:
    June 14, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    I hope to god they do develop a prenatal test that determines whether a child will be autistic or not. My brother is autistic and non-verbal, incontinent and self-harming. If there is no prenatal test by the time I am ready to have children, I will not have children. I will not knowingly inflict a terrible condition on an innocent person.

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      Carolina de Vos Carolina de Vos Australia says:
      January 5, 2014 at 8:55 PM

      Sorry to hear about your brother. I got two sons -both autistic. One is almost 5 he is now on the mild scale...the other one 2 and 2 months and we still don't know which end of the scale. I am aware that autism can take you to such a dark place as the one you describe for your brother. I do feel for you, your family and for him. I do hope they will develop this test for those who are at risk. I think a lot of people who judge have not been in this situation themselves.

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