Autism Test for Babies

MSNBC.COM -- A study in Canada suggests that autism may be diagnosed as early as 12 months old in infants who don't smile much, aren't very active or don't make a lot of eye contact. The study looked at 150 infants. They identified 19 which they predicted would be diagnosed with autism between the ages of 2 and 3 (the typical age when autism is diagnosed) and then tested them when they were between the ages of 2 and 3 and all 19 were dianosed with autism.

I read an interesting article a few months ago that suggested autism wasn't a "have" or "not have" but a scale. I then self-diagnosed myself as being just the smallest bit autistic.

Our child, however, is incredibly active, smiles all the time and makes eye contact whenever possible. When she's being held, sometimes she will smack you on both sides of your head or face. If you close your eyes, she stops hitting. As soon as you open your eyes, you see those hands poised and bap! She's got you again.

And teachers thought they were underpaid...

MSNBC.COM -- A study salary.com suggests that the value of the average stay-at-home is about $130k a year, if it were a paid job. Rachel might need to get a job to help me pay Lori.

Super Girl

Yahoo News -- 'Daddy was poorly, but I looked after him' Girl, age 2, saves dad from diabetic coma. What an awesome story.

Diaper Prices to Rise

MSNBC.COM -- Proctor & Gamble and Kimberly Clark raise prices. Um, yeah, thanks for that. For those non-initiated, you cannot comprehend how many diapers you will go through. It is impossible to count.