All forms of quackery
Breastfeeding is nutritionally better for babies, it has been proven but breastfeeding is not always possible. There is nothing wrong with formula per se, but it cannot be the same as breastmilk. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding with the introduction of complementary… Continue reading Bogus Study: Consumption of Breast Milk is Associated with Decreased Prevalence of Autism in Fragile X Syndrome
*please excuse the ableism. These are not my terms, they are from the Fragile X society in the UK and the CDC.* Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability in children. It is a genetic condition where there are changes in a gene that scientists call the fragile X mental… Continue reading Quack Myths: Fragile X Syndrome is the Same as Autism
Aceminophin, Tylenol in the United States and Pharacetamol in Europe, is a commonly used over the counter pain medication that is commonly used in developed countries. It is currently sued by 46-56% of pregnant women in these developed countries. This is because it is considered the safest analgesic (pain medication) for pregnant AFAB and children.… Continue reading Bogus Study: Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to Acetaminophen in Relation to Autism Spectrum and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Symptoms in Childhood: Meta Analysis in Sia European Population Based Cohorts
What Are Healing Crystals? Crystal healing is an alternative technique where crystals and other stones are used to cure illnesses or disabilities and protect against disease. The people who practice this believe that crystals are conduites for healing. They are supposed to allow positive, healing energy to flow into the body while negative, disease causing… Continue reading Quackery Exposed: Healing Crystals
Sensory enrichment is a great thing. Autistic adults recommend it for autistic children to help them regulate. It can be great when it is autistic led. Quacks have taken it one step further. They claim it "improves by 5 points or more on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale." In this case it is parent or… Continue reading Sensory Enrichment Therapy Does Not Cure Autism
Aviva Seigler 