On AlterNet: autism

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "autism"

Can Ecstasy Treat Autism?

Dirk Hanson, The Fix. December 6, 2011.

Research shows ecstasy increases empathy and enhances communication by producing playfulness, friendliness, and loving feelings.

The New Field of Neurodiversity: Why 'Disabilities' Are Essential to the Human Ecosystem

Thomas Armstrong, Ode. June 8, 2010.

Differences among brains are as enriching -- and essential -- as differences among plants and animals. Welcome to the new field of neurodiversity.

Is the Environment to Blame for the Rise in Autism Cases?

Brita Belli, E Magazine. January 11, 2010.

Autism rates have gone up tenfold in recent decades and some leading researchers think the causes are environmental.

Milk May Endanger Your Health, and the Dairy Industry Knows It

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. September 7, 2009.

A mutant protein linked to major diseases has invaded the world's dairy supply, including, most likely, the jug of milk in your fridge.

What Really Causes Autism? Thousands of Parents Blame Vaccines, and Are Taking on the Medical Establishment

Scott Thill, AlterNet. July 21, 2009.

Tens of thousands of parents are refusing to accept the medical research that shows little correlation between vaccines and autism.

Toxic Chemicals: A Culprit Behind the Autism Outbreak

Harvey Karp, Huffington Post. July 2, 2009.

Teflon, plastics, formaldehyde, and other household chemicals are seen as leading drivers behind the autism outbreak.

We Still Don't Know If Vaccines Are Safe

Jim Carrey, Huffington Post. April 24, 2009.

In all likelihood the truth about vaccines is that they are both good and bad. But we need to find out for sure.

Shock Jocks Watch: Savage Gets Dropped in Cleveland

Satyam, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. July 25, 2008.

"[Michael Savage] is a knucklehead, and I want to get rid of him."

Shock Jock Savage Spews Hate at Autistic Kids; Are His Enablers Ready to Abandon Ship?

Rory O'Connor, AlterNet. July 25, 2008.

1 in 150 kids have some form of autism. Saying that it's all just a racket to make money is beneath contempt.

Hate-Speech Connoisseur Michael Savage Goes After Autism; Gets Pulled From Mississippi Airwaves

Steven D., Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. July 23, 2008.

"I'll tell you what autism is. In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out. That's what autism is."

"Psychic" Levies Bogus Accusations of Child Sex Abuse

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. June 19, 2008.

Charlatan traumatizes family, disrupts school.

Should Parents Be Forced to Vaccinate Their Children?

Deirdre Imus, Huffington Post. June 3, 2008.

The choice of whether or not to vaccinate a child must be made by the parent who will live with the life-long consequences.

Vaccination is the New Flouridation

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Health and Wellness. May 14, 2008.

The anti-vaccination argument is based on conspiracies and Luddism, not science.

What If Autism Were Contagious?

Kim Stagliano, Huffington Post. February 12, 2008.

It's time to stop downplaying the seriousness of autism.

Our Assumptions About What Causes Chronic Diseases Could Be Wrong

Laura Wright, OnEarth Magazine. August 9, 2007.

Discoveries about how chemicals and environmental toxins interact with our DNA and make us susceptible to disease could revolutionize our concept of illness.