I have never doubted the existence of autism—it is real. I have never doubted some reasonable increase in autism. I DO, however, have significant doubts about the RATE of increase, just as I have significant doubts about the prevalence of ADD and ADHD. There is something else going on behind the scenes in the med and pharma industries.
We have another thread, if you’re interested ...
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
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