Autism diet, ADHD, Sperm Donors, Raw Milk, Silicon Valley, natural foods

For information about the babies, see about the babies

Autism (ASD) is found in one in 70 boys (source: CDC website).
9.5% of all children have been diagnosed with ADHD (source: CDC website)

Because the Silicon Valley (near San Francisco) has one of the highest autism rates in the world, Trent has a special diet and lifestyle:

Food	At least 50% organic, all natural, or direct from farm Natural antioxidants (fresh blueberries) Raw milk, raw honey, local farm organic produce Avoid packaged / processed foods Avoid fast food Limit known GMO food (genetically modified) Avoid sugar and corn syrup Prefer free-range animal products	November, 2010 (raw milk from California farm)
Chemicals	Prefer natural bath / laundry / home cleaning No handling of pesticides / herbicides Live away from highways, factories Avoiding breathing/consuming environmental toxins Limit exposure to Phthalates
Ionizing Radiation	Avoid airport TSA scanners Avoid all medical X-rays and bone scanners Avoid high background radiation (radon, altitude)

There is growing evidence that autism is genetic with an environmental trigger, and can originate from the man in the male sperm (see articles below). The belief is that when a person becomes too removed from natural environments and reliant upon industrialized food systems, then they may be faced with greater exposure and weakened immunity, allowing disorders an opportunity. A sperm donor can attempt to reduce odds by varying the amount of processed and industrialized foods consumed in the diet, such as consuming raw milk (unpasteurized diary), organic farm-raised local produce from farmer's markets, local raw honey, organic yogurt, raw cheeses, and spend time on farms and ranches to be aware of the food system. It is important that women, who control the life of the community, realize how significant the freedom to choose our foods affect the offspring and the future of the nation.

Personal evidence showing some support in the fight against autism are:

None of the pregnancy reports have mentioned any sign of autism or ADHD. Parents report children are advanced for their age.
An above average sperm count, comparable to sperm counts found in men 70 years ago (before the increase in autism, highly processed foods, obesity epidemics, common exposure to man-made radiation, etc).
No history of ever needing allergy or gastrointestinal medication during lifetime, nor treatment for any type of communicable sickness during adult lifetime.
Study and participation in the cultures of third world countries, where autism rates are lower.
Despite many recipients living and working in the Silicon Valley of California, where Autism rates are higher, no reports of babies with autism.
Donating fresh sperm for artificial insemination, vs donating for IVF, which has a higher outcome of autism.
BMI (body mass index) of about 19 for strong reproductive capabilities. Most Americans are overweight (BMI 25 or more).
Actively attempting to prevent chromosomal abnormalities, including certifications in radiation safety and professional training in safety of microwave and cell phone radiation, including the highest FCC license for amateur radio since age 13, as well as educational training in nuclear energy safety.
Trent is a member of the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund that supports natural foods

Trent supports the fight against autism, and believes it is a growing national crisis for future generations.

News articles:

Article	Quotes
Autistic children linked to same sperm donor - CNN	"The cause or causes of autism are not known and are hotly debated. Most experts believe that genetics are a component, making a child predisposed to autism or responsive to an environmental trigger. "It's a combination of being genetically vulnerable and then having some kind of social or toxicant exposure that tips you over," according to Dr. Gary Goldstein of the Kennedy Krieger Institute."
Autism clusters found in California, linked to highly educated parents - Environmental Health News	"California scientists have discovered clusters of autism, largely in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas, where children are twice as likely to have autism as children in surrounding areas."
Tall, Dark and Autistic Sperm? momlogic.com	In the April issue of O magazine is the story of a sperm donor who "fathered" 11 autistic children with eight different Moms. ...
The Real Reasons Why Raw Milk is Becoming More Popular Feb 2, 2007 - Organic Consumers Association	This is because the beneficial bacteria in the raw milk helps to keep ... diabetes * Rheumatoid arthritis * Infertility * Leukemia * Autism ...
Autistic Kids Linked to Sperm Donor - Newser.com	EXPERTS WARN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO SCREEN FOR AUTISM GENES
Wired 9.12: The Geek Syndrome - Wired Magazine	The Geek Syndrome. Autism - and its milder cousin Asperger's syndrome - is surging among the children of Silicon Valley. Are math-and-tech genes to blame?
The AFA Blog - Helping Prevent Infertility- A Good Milk is Hard to Find	Reasons to drink up: “It’s basically straight from the natural source, the way nature intended,” says Jhaveri-Patel. Because raw milk isn’t pasteurized (i.e. heated to high temperatures to destroy bacteria and enzymes), all the good stuff remains.
Gastrointestinal Problems Common in Children With Autism - Science Daily	"GI symptoms occur in nearly half of children with ASD, and the prevalence increases as children get older."
Raw milk, raw food popularity surges: Is the FDA fighting against our health? - SF Examiner	Are raw, living foods sourced from safe local producers better for your health and immune systems than processed, genetically modified, pasteurized, homogenized, or irradiated foods?
Pasteurized Milk and its Link to Autism - Mercola.com	The first known cases of autism seem to have appeared around the 1940s in America. There were several programs of change occurring during those years: the chlorination of water, the pasteurization of milk, and newly established immunizations to protect the health of the public, children and adults alike.
ACT Today for Military Autism	"One out of every 88 military children has a diagnosis on the autism spectrum."
Obesity tied to poorer sperm quality - Reuters	More studies, the researchers conclude, are needed to better understand the relationships among obesity, sperm quality and fertility. "Because the incidence of obesity is growing," they write, "it is expected that the number of obese men with reduced fertility will increase as well."
L.A. Confidential: Seeking Reasons for Autism's Rise - Wall Street Journal	Both of the California-based studies suggest that local environmental or social factors are driving the high autism-diagnosis rates. Some parts of the U.S. are seeing much higher rates than others: Metropolitan Phoenix, for example, has twice the prevalence as northern Alabama. UC Davis study located clusters around Santa Ana, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Fresno and Stockton where children had at least a 70% greater chance of being diagnosed with autism than in surrounding areas. In California, children with autism or ASD must be "substantially developmentally disabled" to qualify for services from the state's Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
Does Technology Cause ADHD? - Everyday Health.com	"according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7 percent of children age 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD — about 4.5 million kids. Diagnoses of ADHD have been on the rise for more than a decade, increasing by 3 percent a year from 1997 to 2006"
The Rise of ADHD: Is Technology to Blame? - Everyday Health.com	"Environmental toxins may also contribute to ADHD"
Perception - Autism Research Institute	"Do you perceive the world as I sense it?"
5-Minute Screen for Signs of Autism Works in 1-Year-Olds - WedMD New checklist could detect autism by age 1 - USA Today Infant/ Toddler Checklist (PDF) - FSU.edu	Does your child wave to greet people? Does your child smile or laugh while looking at you?