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Questions tagged [autism]

Use this tag for questions with claims about autism and its causes

A neurophysiological disorder typically characterized by impairment of social interaction/function and communication. Autism is classified as a Spectrum Disorder because it encompasses a very wide and often disparate variety of symptoms. While there has been no definitive cause identified, there are several prominent theories which remain the subject of much contention.

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Does this study show the CDC has covered up an autism/thimerosal link?

Methodological Issues and Evidence of Malfeasance in Research Purporting to Show Thimerosal in Vaccines Is Safe is a study that questions the position of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that thimerosal in vaccines…
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Dose milk give or worsen autism?

Apparently so, according to PETA [...] scientific studies have shown that many autistic kids improve dramatically when put on a diet free of dairy “products”. One study of 20 children found a major reduction in autistic behavior in kids who were…
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Does acetaminophen use during pregnancy lead to children developing autism?

There are apparently a bunch of law groups recruiting for potential class action lawsuits happening right now targeting medicines that contain acetaminophen, most notable Tylenol. The lawsuits allege that the use of acetaminophen products during…
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Does circumcision cause autism?

I got this on my Facebook wall this morning, titled Circumcision, Pain, and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders The Findings Across the entire sample, the risk of developing an ASD is 46% higher for circumcised boys than intact boys, and this is…
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Is there correlation between vaccination rates and autism diagnosis?

I came across the below infographic that shows increasing vaccinations and autism diagnosis rates over time. This implication of this infographic is that as vaccination rates go up so does autism. I want to know if this infographic is in any way…
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Is GcMAF effective against Cancer and Autism?

There is a glycoprotein globulin made naturally in the human body called Gc protein-derived macrophage activating factor, or GcMAF for short. Recently, it's become one of those purported "miracle cures" for many things, most notably all forms of…
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Does taking paracetamol when pregnant cause autism?

A 2016 scientific report suggests that taking the painkiller paracetamol (also called acetaminophen in some countries) may cause autism or hyperactivity in children if taken while pregnant. This typical article reports: Women who take paracetamol…
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Link between cow's milk and autism?

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are saying got autism? Studies have shown a link between cow's milk and autism. Until January 5, 2020, PETA's website made this claim: More research is needed, but scientific studies have shown…
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Are there 130 Research papers supporting Vaccine/Autism Causation?

According to this compilation by Ginger Taylor, MS, there are 130 research papers supporting vaccine/autism causation. Do all (or at least most) of these papers support the conclusion that one or more vaccines are causal in autism?
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