 | from Lisa Jo Rudy This week, yet again, the question of whether autism can be or is caused by vaccines is big news. A major article in Newsweek argues against a connection; a media blitz including a full-page ad in USA Today “breaks” news that the Vaccine Court has indeed made awards to families on the basis that vaccines led directly to Pervasive Developmental Disorder – a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. |
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| Newsweek’s Article on Autism and Vaccines A long article in Newsweek intends to prove the point that there’s no connection between autism and vaccines. But despite the author’s intent, the article isn’t terribly convincing. More TopicsAny Advice for a Mom New to Autism? Share Your Experience Why “Doing Your Own Autism Research” Is Tougher Than It Soun Autism Memoirs: Your Opinion? Your Favorites? Does Your Child with Autism Learn Through Imitation? In the Forum: Metronome as Therapy?! In the Forum: Best Websites for Teachers Free E-courses on Autism Treatments, Parent Supports Media Blitz Claims Government Cover-ups and Lies According to David Kirby, RFK Jr., and Generation Rescue, the Vaccine Court has quietly awarded millions dollars to several families who have claimed a causal link between vaccines and “autism-like” symptoms. The gist of the story is that families who call their children’s disorders anything but “autism” can win major settlements, while those who actually use the term “autism” win… bupkus. Tasering of a 14-Year Old with Autism Not long ago, a 14-year-old middle schooler with autism was shot twice with a taser by police. According to the story, the young man was “acting out” and school officials, instead of following the established educational plan, called 911. Here’s my response to an editorial on the event. |
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