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Archive for September, 2009

Why I don’t like “I am autism”

Friday, September 25th, 2009

When the Autism Speaks “I am autism” video came out, I really didn’t like it. It was on such a primal level that I couldn’t put words to how much or why I found it offensive. One problem with leaving my reasoning unsaid is that many people reach the wrong conclusions. I have read here [...]

Fever Plus Mitochondrial Disease Could Be Risk Factors for Autistic Regression

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Autism, regression, mitochondrial disease and vaccines. With a combination like that, this paper is likely going to be very important. Fever Plus Mitochondrial Disease Could Be Risk Factors for Autistic Regression Here is the abstract: Autistic spectrum disorders encompass etiologically heterogeneous persons, with many genetic causes. A subgroup of these individuals has mitochondrial disease. Because [...]

Apply for Autism Research Grant

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The Autism Science Foundation announce their first RFA: The Autism Science Foundation invites applications for its Doctoral Training Award from graduate and medical students interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical scientific research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. The proposed training must be scientifically linked to autism and may be broadened to include training [...]

Truth and Consequences – The Anti-Vaccination Movement Exacts a Price

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

“I feel like getting in my car, driving away and never coming back. I can’t stand it anymore. If the screaming, howling, humming, and screeching doesn’t stop I will lose my mind. 14 hours a day. From the second he open his eyes until the second he closes them there is noise. Even if you [...]

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