Autism: Holly Robinson Peete Tells KRLD “Don’t Forget Dad” (W Audio)

I’ve spent some time on this site talking about autism and its causes, but today my esteemed colleague at NewsRadio 1080 KRLDMitch Carr, spoke with Holly Robinson Peete of The Talk and HollyRod Foundation about living with the disorder.  Her son, RJ, has autism.  [Read more...]

Meta-Analysis: Vaccine & Autism Theory Not Dead

I thought I’d take a quick minute to post this CBS News story exploring possible causes of autism, that includes these statements:

(Helen) Ratajczak’s article states, in part, that “Documented causes of autism include genetic mutations and/or deletions, viral infections, and encephalitis [brain damage] following vaccination [emphasis added]. Therefore, autism is the result of genetic defects and/or inflammation of the brain.” [Read more...]

Autism, Vaccines, Fraud and Moving On

Autism - A developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills.  Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. The exact causes of these abnormalities remain unknown, but this is a very active area of research. There are probably a combination of factors that lead to autism. -PubMed

Such clinical terms for a disorder that consumes the lives of families of  perhaps 1 in 110 American children (Centers for Diseases Control).  [Read more...]

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