Is BPI & Autism related?

[dpdraut]

Has anyone experienced Autism in conjunction with a BPI? My grandson, Aaron, was born with a BPI injury and Dr. Nath did surgery at age 1 /12, now he has great ROM in his arm. However, at age 2 he has now been diagnosed with autism and I am wondering if there is any connection between BPI & Autism? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Tanya in NY]

I have never heard or read any connection between these disorders. My best friend's son has autism and was diagnosed at age 2 as well. It is the common age for diagnosis. There is controversy over what the "cause" of autism is with more research needed. I don't believe personally that there is a link.

Tanya in NY

[dpdraut]

I think from the lack of response on this topic there must not be anyone experiencing these problems like we are. I thought sense the nervous sysemt had been damaged they could have been related. I Thank you for your response, we are desperatly seeking answers and I think at this point we need to find an autism support group and see anyone there can help us get some well needed information. Have a blessed day!

[bugsntazz]

Hello,

I do not believe BPI and Autism are related, however, a tramatic birth - lack of oxygen can be related to Autism. Alot of BPI babies do have a tramatic birth. My son was apgar score 1. He was not breathing when he was born. He has a BPI, and is now age 7. He also has sensory integration disorder, which falls in the Autism spectrum. There are a couple different types of Autism and at times I question if he has Asper Syndrome. He is very bright, reads at a 4th grade level and is in 2nd grade; but has trouble with basic skills and alot of sensory integration issues. He goes to OT, and we have neulorogist. So his issues are not connected to the BPI but rather to the time when he lost oxygen at birth. The early intervention is best for Autism and getting a support group for that would also be very helpful. Just remember there are many spectrums in Austism.

[carron]

Thoams was never diagnosed but he was 3 before he started talking I was so worried about him. He learned to sign to commicate with us he would get so mad because he could not tell us what he wanted. He has a lot of little things he does different we also dont know how long he went without o2 . But he has come a long way since he started daycare. he is 4 1/2 and still learning new things. best of luck
carron

[admin]

Beg to differ with contributors here, as autism is associated immunization and other injections into the tiny body of infants. The Grandparent here may spend a worthwhile effort to learn of the history of all injections and medicines the child has received. A correlation between BPI and autism is not typically seen as found, but there may be a correlation between how that grandchild was treated bpi or no bpi, and that autism.

Otherwise, I feel huge sympathy as your grandson recovers from both autism and that BPI.... In either case, hugs are very important...

[dpdraut]

Until I read your message I did not think about Aaron not breathing when he was born, I don't remember exactly how long it was but seems like at couple of minutes or so. I don't know what his apgar score was, he is my grandson and I would have to ask his mom. He too has several sensory disorders and trouble with basic skills. Due to his age it's difficult to determine exactly what's going on, he is highly intelligent in many areas, but lacking in simple ones. Aaron's BPI is under control and as long as we continue PT I don't think the BPI will be a problem for him either. Thank you for your thoughts, they're appreciated