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Time’s Up for Autism Epidemic Denials

May 23, 2018   The people who say autism can’t be caused by vaccines are the same ones who admit vaccines can cause the damage to the body that results in the exact same behaviors used to diagnose autism. It’s … Continue reading

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Dear Mom in the Waiting Room

November 2, 2016 I see you there. In the corner. Trying to pretend you’re not here. That you’re not at a pediatric rehab facility with your child. Trying to deny that the flapping, toe walking, and self-injurious behaviors aren’t autism. … Continue reading

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Not Just a River in Egypt

One of the most unfortunate features of autism and an autism diagnosis is the time lost to denial and chasing tails in the beginning. It’s easy to do because an autism diagnosis does not come from blood work; the diagnosis … Continue reading

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Featured Guest Blog: Denial Land

“M-o-o-o-o-mmmmmm, Adam does NOT have autism.”  I said to my mom on the phone.  What does she know anyway? I said to myself.  After I hung up, though, I thought about it. I knew my son was having difficulties, but … Continue reading

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