Monday, February 15, 2010
Confused and reaching out for help
What to do about the paper due for CompII? I thought for sure I had all my ideas ready and just needed to put down on paper, but now I am thinking about changing topics all together. I researched my paper for autism and found a mountain of information. I was torn which way to go with the paper but still was doing something about autism. Then because I read the discussion wrong, I had to research a second topic. So I did, and what did I find, but another subject that I was curious about and wanted to write that paper as well. I am torn between both topics, each with equal interest, and both would be a great paper. So for the next couple days I am going to read and read and read. I hate reading, but I need to know which topic I can do. Oh the other paper is the genetic link with addiction. I am sure it will depend on which topic can I write a thesis statement that will grab the reader to want to read my paper. Just because the topic holds interest for me, will it for others. So that's where I am today and tomorrow, a decision must be made. Autism and the rise in diagnosis, or Is there a genetic link to addiction.
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Peggy, You have a beautiful family and I can see why you miss them so much!
ReplyDeleteGood luck researching your topic! Autism is such a broad subject with many different types, it might be easier to narrow it down to a specific type (like Aspergers). The addition genetic link topic sounds interesting and have often wondered that myself.
ONe of my sisters has 3 special needs boys - one ADHD/ADD , one Aspergers and the baby is undiagnosed as of yet, but suspected autism of some sort. Her and her husbads genes just didn't mix well! 3 out of 3! Luckily, she is a neuropsychologist and is on top of things, so her boys are lucky to have her!
Amy, I have often wondered about autism and genetics as well. My daughter Sarah's little one, Chloe is autistic. She was diagnosed when she was 3, however we knew something was different when she turned 1, and 2 was horrible for her and the family. Her other daughter Haylie has ADHD, which she is now 12, not diagnosed until 7. Sarah's husband's brother and sister, each have one child who is autistic and their other children are fine. What I thought was odd, turns out through my rudimentary research to be typical. Science and genetics have come so far that I expect isolation in the DNA strand to be found in our lifetime. My little Chloe is a delight. She comes out of her shell more and more every day. I have to laugh, quietly to myself, the way she hears and processes things literally. I am still torn with my paper, but I will make a decision before class. Thank you for your comments. I really appreciate them.
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