Autism
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Understand Autism
Autism is a term that refers to a collection of developmental disorders that affect the brain. This brain disorder affects a person’s ability to communicate, form relationships with others, and respond appropriately to the external world. People with autism have a tendency to have repetitive behaviors or interests and rigid patterns of thinking.
The severity of autism varies greatly. Some people with autism can function at a relatively high level, with speech and intelligence intact. Others have serious cognitive impairments and language delays; some never speak.
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Dr. Andrew Wakefield ~ BREAKING NEWS ~ MMR Vaccine / Autism Link Confirmed
What have studies found regarding the MMR vaccine and autism?
An epidemiologic study is a study of how often a disease occurs in different groups of people and why the disease occurs.
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MMR Vaccine and Autism: Vaccine Nihilism and Postmodern Science
What should a parent do about childhood immunizations?
Parents should familiarize themselves first with the information about the importance of vaccinations. For example, we do know that people will become ill and some will die from the diseases vaccines prevent.
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Autism Causes: Mercury Poisoning from Vaccines & Environment
Is mercury exposure dangerous?
Yes, exposure to mercury can be dangerous and does result in neurologic illness. Small amounts of mercury are found in the preservative thimerosal, which is used in accinations.
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Robert Kennedy on the Vaccine Autism Coverup
Does thimerosal cause autism?
Thimerosal has been used as a pharmaceutical preservative since the 1930s and is effective in preventing bacte-rial and fungal contamination of vaccines.
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Autism Live, Thursday April 25, 2013
Autism Therapies and Treatments
How will I know if a new therapy is right for my child?
Are there other therapies that are useful?
How will I know if a new therapy is right for my child?
Choosing the right type of therapy for your child is not easy. Many programs exist whose aim is to improve behavioral symptoms in autistic children. Some even claim to “fix” the underlying problem causing autism.
