“Autism was one in 10,000 when I was a kid. It’s now one in 36.” The rise in autism “appears to be associated with the expanding childhood vaccine schedule,” Dr. McCullough explained. In the 1960s,…More
“Autism was one in 10,000 when I was a kid. It’s now one in 36.” The rise in autism “appears to be associated with the expanding childhood vaccine schedule,” Dr. McCullough explained. In the 1960s, kids got three shots. “Now, a child today faces 108 shots.” “At one of the visits between age one and two, there’s 13 shots administered altogether in children. And it’s been well demonstrated that if a child gets sick with a big round of shots, and they have a seizure, there’s about a 40% chance that the brain is injured, and they develop autism.”
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One in 36! Dr. Andrew Wakefied has studied this extensively and published a study in the Lancet. He has been ostracized for revealing the link between Autism and child hood vaccines. Dr Andrew Wakefield | Totality of Evidence
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My hot take is that it doesn't have anything to do with vaccines.
I'm going to guess that most of the newer diagnoses are, like me, considered "high functioning" or level 1. In the past, our idiosyncrasies probably wouldn't have gone beyond a quirk, but modern society's constant bombarding us with stimulation really messes up a brain. It's overwhelming. And the hurried pace of life just makes it …More
My hot take is that it doesn't have anything to do with vaccines.
I'm going to guess that most of the newer diagnoses are, like me, considered "high functioning" or level 1. In the past, our idiosyncrasies probably wouldn't have gone beyond a quirk, but modern society's constant bombarding us with stimulation really messes up a brain. It's overwhelming. And the hurried pace of life just makes it harder to make necessary adjustments.
Also, I think that pre-industrial societies were better at managing said idiosyncrasies (with the sole exception of math savants. They can find a nice home in the sciences). You like lots of quiet and reflection and a solid routine? Maybe you should be a Trappist. Your brain sees all these systems that most people take for granted? Let's make you a philosopher or theologian.
In my own experience, the problems my autism caused were worst when I lived in New York City. They have been the least when I am either in nature or prayer, to the point where I don't need medication to help steady my emotions or sleep.
I'm going to guess that most of the newer diagnoses are, like me, considered "high functioning" or level 1. In the past, our idiosyncrasies probably wouldn't have gone beyond a quirk, but modern society's constant bombarding us with stimulation really messes up a brain. It's overwhelming. And the hurried pace of life just makes it harder to make necessary adjustments.
Also, I think that pre-industrial societies were better at managing said idiosyncrasies (with the sole exception of math savants. They can find a nice home in the sciences). You like lots of quiet and reflection and a solid routine? Maybe you should be a Trappist. Your brain sees all these systems that most people take for granted? Let's make you a philosopher or theologian.
In my own experience, the problems my autism caused were worst when I lived in New York City. They have been the least when I am either in nature or prayer, to the point where I don't need medication to help steady my emotions or sleep.
Why would the gov't publicize FREE Flu shots? FREE Shingles shots? Putting signs out everywhere? Are they doing this out of 'true' concern for the American people? Get your vaccines at your local grocery and drug stores too! How convenient. And why has the number of vaccines more than quadrupled since 25-30 yrs ago? Think about it!
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@Ann Smith My argument was that autism which likely existed relatively unnoticed in previous times has become particular aggravated because of the rise of our hyper-stimulated post-industrial world.
Your posts (which qualify more as begging the question, not an actual argument) seem to be aimed at a claim that the government/pharmaceutical industry are trustworthy.
Notice how those don't relate to …More
@Ann Smith My argument was that autism which likely existed relatively unnoticed in previous times has become particular aggravated because of the rise of our hyper-stimulated post-industrial world.
Your posts (which qualify more as begging the question, not an actual argument) seem to be aimed at a claim that the government/pharmaceutical industry are trustworthy.
Notice how those don't relate to one another. Apples to oranges, and whatnot.
Before flying off the handle, please make sure you understand what someone is stating.
Your posts (which qualify more as begging the question, not an actual argument) seem to be aimed at a claim that the government/pharmaceutical industry are trustworthy.
Notice how those don't relate to one another. Apples to oranges, and whatnot.
Before flying off the handle, please make sure you understand what someone is stating.