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Kathleen Bruce <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 19 Mar 1999 18:05:09 -0500
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This from one of our subscribers...

" I wanted to comment on the autistic child and
breastfeeding.  I believe it is imperative that the child  continue to
breastfeed, from the child's point of view.

I have an autism spectrum disorder and physical contact for me can be
very difficult.  I wasn't breastfed and didn't have a lot of touch
while growing up, because of my family situation, not because of me.
I can hold my babies in large part because I am breastfeeding them and
that has enabled me to make a physical connection from the beginning
of their lives.  They also aren't a "threat".

Autistic people can shut out disturbing stimuli but they should learn
to do it by reaching out to people, not just retreating.

I only post this anonymously because there is still a lot of
misunderstanding on what autism is, and what it entails.  Some of us
are verbal, but with limitations on that.  "

Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet,TLC, Indep. Consultant
Williston, Vermont
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