Real cause of Asperger Syndrome

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Hey guys, didnt think this thread would get that many replies, thanks for sharing your opinions. I'd like to point out a few things regarding some of the things some of you have stated.

First of all, those who dont believe in Astrology obviously wouldn't understand the relationship between Astrology and Asperger Syndrome. And I'm not the kind of person to try to convince someone to believe in something they dont want to believe in, so those of you who dont believe, please ignore what I say about Astrology unless you have something interesting to say about it ( in a polite way, not "whats next, refrigerators" or whatever rude statement I've read in one of the replies here...).
Generally, just because you personally dont believe in something doesnt mean its all lies / false. The generally accepted view, not just mine personally, is the personality traits obtained by individuals based on their astrology sign, contribute to severity of certain symptoms of Asperger Syndrome. If for example you were born under an astrology sign with a less social nature, your social difficulties caused by Asperger Syndrome would be worse than someone born under a more social sign. Thats why you gotta look specifically at certain points to understand the relationship or how it makes an effect.
If you dont believe in Astrology thats your choice, but I believe in it because I have noticed the personality traits described about certain astrology signs match alot what I saw on people I know in my real life.
Just being born under some astrology sign doesnt necessarily increase the chance of asperger syndrome itself. But it increases the likelihood of having certain symptoms worse than if you were born under a different astrology sign.
All of this is for people who tend to believe in astrology, not closed minded people who had replied here and tried to joke / make fun of this subject. Like I said, I'm not here to convince people to believe in anything.

Other than Astrology, yes, there are risk factors which increase the chance of developing Asperger Syndrome. It might not necessarily be something you are born with, but could be something you develop during early childhood. No way you start to have Asperger Syndrome as an adult. It always starts in childhood(or atleast becomes prevalent in childhood).

Generally, as a good advice to improve discussions in generally, its better off to remain polite and not make fun of or joke about something only because you disagree with it. When I disagree with something I state why I disagree, what I think is wrong, what my opinion is, etc. - I do all that with respect, I try to stay polite always. I expect other people here to do the same thing - otherwise, I might re-consider my decision to participate on the forums with long, deep discussions / conversations if I notice there arent many people who appreciate it.

You put it under a list of causes for Asperger's syndrome, as though astrology is a cause factor of Asperger's.

You put it under a list of causes for Asperger's syndrome, as though astrology is a cause factor of Asperger's.

Believing in Astrology is irrelevant to any associated claim because: (1) mere belief proves nothing, and (3) Astrology is superstitious nonsense.

Believing that the arrangements of planets and stars at the moment of one's birth determine one's personality and future is as futile as believing that "the devil" is responsible for promiscuous behavior and infidelity ("The devil made me do it!") or that an allegedly demon-possessed dog is responsible for a series of brutal, bloody murders.

The arrangement of vehicles in a maternity hospital's parking lot, and the arrangement of the doctors and nurses in the delivery room would have greater influence on a newborn baby than any balls of rock or gas floating light-years away out in space.

So when you come right down to it, Astrology, in its traditional form, is a type of divination based on the false theory that the positions and movements of celestial bodies -- i.e., stars, planets (except Earth), Sun, and Moon -- at the time of birth profoundly influence a person's life.  Many astrologers also erroneously claim that terrestrial events such as natural disasters are predicted by various celestial arrangements or events.

Correlation does not prove any alleged causal connection, but confirmation bias and magical thinking make observable coincidences good enough for astrologers and their misled followers.

As for me, I was born under the following sign:

MATERNITY WARD
Delivery Room 3
No Smoking

^Yes, I know what you mean now. But I think before people thought you meant astrology being a cause factor, like if you're born in a certain month you're more at risk of having autism than if you were born in the previous/next month.

I don't think I've been rude to you in this thread.

Certain astrology signs have a general tendency to be less social.

This isn't my personal opinion, its based on intense research I've done around the Internet about these kind of things.

If multiple sources which imply a similar thing say it, its very unlikely they are all wrong.

Again, you can choose not to believe in Astrology ..., but this is what I found out and this is one of the risk factors.

This argument is pointless if you are someone who dont believe in Astrology. People who dont believe in Astrology shouldnt talk to me about it because it would lead to a boring, pointless argument.

I don't think I've been rude to you in this thread.

I'm a non-religious person who doesn't argue religion with somebody who "believes."

I'm a non-believer in astrology who doesn't argue with people who believe in astrology.

But I am firm in the belief that there is never "one root cause" of Aspergers, or of autism in general. Sometimes, it's genetic; other times, it's not.

Evidence, please?Please provide links to the sources of your alleged "research".Implication is not irrefutable proof, especially if, in reality, the alleged "implication" is really driven by one's own confirmation bias to reinforce one's previous beliefs.Found out, or inferred from dubious sources?Telling people who do not believe in fakery like astrology, tarot-based cartomancy, and other store-front "psychic" practices "Don't join the conversation unless you support my beliefs" is typical of the woo-woo crowd -- people who seem more concerned with being believed than with being factual.

I have 1/4 at worst.
My younger sister has 4/4 at worst.

I'm autistic.
My younger sister is NT.

Including factors like premature birth, childhood sickness, birth via c session, etc. My sister has them all -- I don't.

She's still an NT, and I'm not.

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I see no point in arguing about something if the other person doesnt believe in the subject being discussed in the first place.

When the person comes from this type of mindset, you can explain things all day and they still wouldnt understand / believe. But its great to hear you are a less argumentative person generally, its a good trait.

I dont have the time or patience to share "evidence" of what I say, and quite honestly dont think I have to do so or under any obligation to do so either, you can choose not to believe and thats totally fine. You're the first person I encountered who's asking for evidence of what I say and seriously thinks people have the time, patience, or desire to give that to you.