Commercial Applicators with Autistic Children

[Ronski]

Autism wouldn't have anything to do with the large number of people who take illegal recreational drugs would it?

In the case of my autistic child I'm going to say not at all. Also used a custom applicator back then to spray most of my 600 acres so I don't believe chemical exposure was a connection, and I hate tofu (wife is a vegetarian though so I get some) and was never an organic guy.

[farmaholic]

I can honestly say I know very few, actually only one, people with a form of autism. This person has Aspergers...the high functioning end of the spectrum. Maybe I need to get out more.

We live alot different than our parents and parent's parents did. Diet and exposure to all sorts of chemicals not only in the diet. Ever walk into Princess Auto or Canadian Tire and smell the place? It reeks. Society and Industry has a "chemical romance/addiction". Thalidomide was thought to be safe at one time too. I can imagine what else will be found to be harmful over time.

[sumdumguy]

The Web lists several possible causes of autism from heredity, drug use, both prescription and non, and environment. Farma, I too have noticed the chemical smell in some stores and it makes me wonder about the employees and customers. I talked to an organic producer who tests for chemical residue and has never used any glyphos but it turns up in the tests. Codex Alimentaires is expected to tighten up residue levels in next round of talks. I suspect that researchers are finding proof of causation with respect to some conditions and diseases. Round-Up's days are numbered, I'd say. Don't buy too many flex headers, buy MacDon shares.

[cottonpicken]

Some pretty smart doctors think it's a nutrient deficency. Just this week they canceled a screening of the movie vaxxed at deniros tribeca film festival. Deniro has a n autistic kid and wanted a discussion but the conspiracy guys are saying he was strong armed. Those poor parents with severe cases have one hell of a hard road

[farming101]

Those poor parents with severe cases have one hell of a hard road

Cotton you got that right

[hobbyfrmr]

One off had a quote awhile back about conventional vs. organic that makes a lot of sense. "There is a little bit of something in everything".
This is for the most part why I don't get too pushy about being one or the other. Although I like to throw the occasional kidney punch just for balance.
I am not educated enough to associate custom spraying to autistic children. .

[BreadWinner]

You have to think after the Zika fallout in Central America and all the birth defects caused by a small virus. I wonder if any conection can be made between Autism and Lymes Disease, west nile or other things like this. Its obviously something during the brain development stage.

[sumdumguy]

There is a lot of autism today. You would think with all the research dollars poured in they could test for it and/or find the cause.

[biglentil]

I know how easy it is to become complacent when spraying long days. A guy should really try to limit their exposure as much as possible. Change those in cab charcoal filters. Cover all exposed skin, no ballcaps the sweat band holds the chem wet against your skin. Rubber boots only. Goggles are smart when loading chem. Good long length gloves are 5 bucks a pair and its probably smart to toss em daily. Hand wash stations are key. Wash cabs and equipment regularly,a garden hose attachment tee'd off the pump is nice to rinse off door handles, valves and such. Maybe you guys have some tips and tricks.

[hobbyfrmr]

The locals just pay employees to run the sprayers. I am sure they take the commercial applicators course.
There is very little chemical exposure driving around in a truck describing the next field to spray.

Managers manage, employees do the work. Thats just the way it is.