Category Archives: Autism
Autistic Child Bitten by Substitute Teacher
A six year old child who has been diagnosed with having severe autism was bitten at school by a substitute teacher. The substitute reportedly bit the child on the arm in the presence of two other teachers who reported the incident. Palm Beach County Schools have issued statements claiming that the situation is upsetting to them, and that this was the first time that particular substitute has worked in their district. An investigation is underway by both the school system and the police. According to the child’s mother he will not be returning to the school, she claims that he is very scared and while he cannot explain how he feels he won’t let anyone touch his hand where he was bitten. This is leading to a great deal of controversy and wondering on the part of parents who have children who attend the school concerning the vetting of this…
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Autism Scare Leads to Reduced Vaccination Rates
When families who have health insurance and can afford whatever medical care is needed for their children are choosing not to have their children vaccinated you have to wonder why. Why would parents choose not to protect their children from possibly deadly diseases? Apparently the fear of a relationship between autism and vaccines has convinced them that it is best not to get their children vaccinated. Observational evidence has shown that sometimes a child gets vaccinated and shortly afterward autism symptoms are noticed. The cause and effect is understandable, but scientists report that this is more than likely a coincidence of the stages of childhood development coinciding with the vaccinations. Repeated and exhaustive studies have shown no real link between autism and childhood vaccinations. With nearly all U.S. school systems requiring certain immunizations before children can be enrolled in school this leaves us wondering whether the compliance that is seen…
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Terbutaline linked to autism
Terbutaline is a generic version of the name-brand drugs Brethine and Bricanyl. It is commonly used "off label" to stop pre-term labor, prolong pregnancy and prevent premature birth. About 1 million women are treated with terbutaline and related drugs every year for this purpose. Terbutaline is actually an asthma drug and it’s use to control pre-term labor is highly controversial. Some medical professionals contend that the drug is dangerous while others say it is no more effective at prolonging labor than a placebo. The US Food and Drug Administration has not approved uses of terbutaline for anything other than controlling asthma. Several recent studies have raised concerns that the drug may have a profound, negative impact on an unborn baby’s brain development because it can cause overstimulation of certain brain activity. This overstimulation could lead to autism, particularly in twins. Further, the study’s findings suggest that exposure to drugs like…
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