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"Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism!" The Science is Settled. Right?

Injecting Freedom • 37 implied HN points • 16 Mar 26
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. An advocacy group asked the federal autism committee to review possible links between infant vaccines and autism and submitted related materials for consideration.
  2. The claim that vaccines do not cause autism is framed as a belief rather than settled science, and the group is calling for more research on the issue.
  3. They publicly shared a chapter and a comment letter to push the committee and the public to re-examine the topic and attract broader attention.

Girl Storm (2023) by Peg Kerswell

Tao Lin • 599 implied HN points • 22 Jul 24
📚 Literature Autism
  1. Raising a profoundly autistic child can be incredibly challenging and heartbreaking. The author shares true stories of frustration and helplessness while caring for her daughter Ellie.
  2. There is a growing concern about the rising cases of profound autism, with the author questioning the commonly held belief that autism is purely genetic. The book highlights the potential roles of diet and environmental factors.
  3. Despite the struggles, the memoir offers a perspective that can cultivate gratitude in readers. It serves as a reminder of the importance of support and love in difficult circumstances.

The Claim that Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism Is Not an Evidence-Based Claim

Injecting Freedom • 64 implied HN points • 08 Feb 26
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. Many parents of autistic children strongly believe their child's autism was triggered by vaccines given in the first year, especially the shots given in the first six months and the MMR at one year.
  2. The author argues it is shameful for doctors and others to refuse to study whether infant vaccines cause autism and calls for specific research to rule the possibility in or out.
  3. A federal autism committee now includes members willing to examine all potential causes, including vaccines, which the author presents as a turning point for investigation.
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Autism diagnoses are rising, yes, but autism, probably not

Just Emil Kirkegaard Things • 923 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🔬 Science Autism
  1. Autism diagnoses are increasing due to more liberal diagnostic criteria and shifts in categorization.
  2. There is a trend of decreasing thresholds for autism diagnoses, including reclassifying individuals previously diagnosed with other conditions.
  3. The prevalence of autism is influenced by genetic factors, and options for reducing autism risk may raise ethical questions.

The Autism Surge: Lies, Conspiracies, and My Own Kids

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 7776 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Autism
  1. Autism diagnoses in California have increased significantly over the past few decades, with a 50-fold surge in cases over 33 years.
  2. The rise in autism cases cannot solely be explained by better or broader diagnostics, indicating a real and concerning increase in the disorder.
  3. The lack of clear understanding of the causes of autism and the increasing rates point towards a pressing need for better research, support, and services for individuals with autism.

BOMBSHELL: The CDC Has Updated Its “Autism and Vaccines” Page

Injecting Freedom • 152 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, admitting that they haven't proven that vaccines do not cause autism.
  2. Previous studies suggesting there is no link between vaccines and autism have serious flaws and have been largely ignored by health authorities.
  3. The CDC is now supporting further research on the relationship between infant vaccines and autism, acknowledging that more studies are needed.

Medicaid fraud and abuse are hitting unthinkable levels

Unreported Truths • 53 implied HN points • 09 Jan 26
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. Medicaid-funded behavioral autism programs have exploded in cost in some states, creating very high per-child spending and attracting documented fraud schemes.
  2. These programs are easy to abuse because they pay high hourly rates, require minimal training or oversight for providers, and many listed providers aren’t even operational.
  3. Medicaid’s huge size makes fraud hard to detect and prosecute, so waste persists and risks undermining public trust and the justification for costly programs with mixed evidence of benefit.

ChatGPT just confirmed: All of the fully vaxxed/unvaxxed studies show vaccines cause autism

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 12 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. There are studies comparing autism rates in vaccinated and unvaccinated kids, but some argue these studies have flaws. Critics say they lack reliable data or use biased methods.
  2. A researcher mentioned that the majority of large studies show no link between vaccines and autism. This is a point of disagreement among many people.
  3. If a child suddenly develops autism, there is a survey available for parents. It's a quick way for them to share their experiences with autism onset.

NBC Blasts Trump and Kennedy for Wanting to Conduct Vaccine-Autism Studies

Injecting Freedom • 84 implied HN points • 08 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. NBC criticized Trump and Kennedy for wanting to explore a possible link between vaccines and autism. They say it has been thoroughly studied and debunked, but some people think more research is needed.
  2. Many parents of autistic children believe vaccines might have caused their child's autism. However, there haven't been enough studies specifically on this issue to confirm or deny that link.
  3. Despite claims that vaccines don't cause autism, there’s a lack of solid studies backing it up. This raises questions about the safety of vaccines and other health concerns that parents have.

Results from rapid onset autism survey show a significant temporal association with vaccines

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. A survey found a strong link between the timing of vaccines and the onset of autism. This connection should not be ignored.
  2. No previous studies have looked at how vaccine timing relates to autism. This lack of research raises questions about what is being investigated.
  3. The author plans to fund a new, unbiased survey to gather more data on this topic and ensure the questions are reviewed by an impartial expert.

The PLOS Biology journal editors claim vaccines don't cause autism and we should NOT do a proper study to find out if this is true or not

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 10 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. The PLOS Biology editors state that vaccines don't cause autism and argue against further research, which some view as avoiding important questions.
  2. There has never been a thorough study that properly examines the link between vaccines and autism, raising concerns about the validity of existing studies.
  3. There are claims of hidden data and suppressed discussions in serious meetings, making it difficult for researchers to investigate this topic openly.

Splitting Versus Blending: An AI-Inspired Theory of Neurotypical Advantage

72 Degrees North • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Autism
  1. Neurodiversity includes a range of communication styles, each with unique advantages and disadvantages.
  2. Allistic individuals tend to blend multiple possibilities in social interactions, which can lead to quicker decision-making but also vulnerability to manipulation.
  3. Psychopaths may exploit neurodivergent and neurotypical social tendencies for personal gain, highlighting the importance of understanding and navigating various communication styles.

URGENT: Giving mRNA Covid vaccines to pregnant rats caused brain changes and autism-like behavior in their young, a new study shows

Unreported Truths • 48 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. A study showed that giving mRNA Covid vaccines to pregnant rats caused brain changes and autism-like behaviors in their offspring.
  2. Pregnant women were excluded from the initial vaccine trials, but they have been strongly encouraged to get the shots due to Covid risks associated with pregnancy.
  3. Understanding the potential impact of vaccines on autism and brain changes in offspring would require extensive and costly research.

Vax Populi: Vaccines, Autism, and RFK, Jr.

Skeptic • 72 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Autism
  1. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been misled by fraudulent science regarding vaccines and autism
  2. There is a replication crisis in science due to factors like pressure to publish, data manipulation, and fraud
  3. The anti-vaxxer movement is based on unsubstantiated claims, leading to risks for public health and the spread of preventable diseases

The Spellers Panel

Charles Eisenstein • 1 implied HN point • 16 Dec 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Autism
  1. Non-verbal autistic people can communicate by pointing to letters on a board and spelling out words one letter at a time.
  2. This way of communicating is slow and requires deep patience and focused listening, with answers sometimes taking up to a minute and long pauses filling the room.
  3. Some of these communicators are reported to have other unusual abilities like telepathy, which is controversial, but regardless they demonstrate remarkable and unexpected capacities.

What explains the outsized success of autistic applicants to college

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 2 HN points • 25 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Autism
  1. OCD can lead to inventive success, offering fulfillment through consistency and trial-and-error problem solving.
  2. ADHD can result in hyperfocus on interesting topics, which is valued by top colleges seeking specialist applicants.
  3. Dyslexia can lead to information-driven learning style, allowing autistic individuals to excel in academia by quickly grasping and utilizing information to share ideas.

What would happen if the government required AI models to tell the truth?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. If AI models had to tell the truth, we could expect more honest answers to important questions. This could change how we interact with technology and rely on its information.
  2. There have been claims and studies suggesting a link between vaccines and autism, but many scientists disagree. It's a complex issue that needs more open research.
  3. Government oversight of AI and medical research could ensure better transparency and accountability. This would help the public trust information provided by these systems.

Do vaccines cause autism?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Autism
  1. Vaccines and autism have been debated often, but many experts say there is no link between them. It's important to look at good data and research.
  2. A recent survey found that many families have children with autism, raising questions about what could be causing it. Understanding this issue is really important for families.
  3. The author wants to collect personal stories from families about when their child started showing signs of autism. He believes it's crucial to gather more information in this area.

A tablet-based AI app screens for autism by measuring several behavioral signs

philsiarri • 1 HN point • 02 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Autism
  1. SenseToKnow app uses AI on a tablet to screen for autism by analyzing behavior indicators like facial expressions and motor skills.
  2. Algorithms compare child's biomarkers to data to detect autism and provide scores for data quality and result confidence.
  3. SenseToKnow app shows high sensitivity and specificity in autism detection, potentially improving early diagnosis and intervention.