quackery, quackery myths

Quack Myths: Fragile X Syndrome is the Same as Autism

*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

bogus studies

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

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

ableism, ADHD, autistic culture, comorbidities, Discrimination

Rebuttal: Dr Dinesh Bhugra: My Fear Over 'neurodivergent' Tik Tok stars who make ADHD and autism seem cool

Dr. Dinesh Bhugra is an esteemed psychiatrist in the United Kingdom. This article came across my google alerts. He also ran a study to see if vitamin D and iron deficiency were autism related. This has been disproven many times over. He also wrote an article saying that Hollywood films are excellent teaching tools when… Continue reading Rebuttal: Dr Dinesh Bhugra: My Fear Over 'neurodivergent' Tik Tok stars who make ADHD and autism seem cool

MMS Quacks, quacks

Quack Exposed: Kerri Rivera

Kerri Rivera, or as the autistic community knows her the bleach queen, is a real estate agent from Chicago, Illinois. She has two sons, Alex and Patrick. After her son Patrick was diagnosed with autism in 2004,  she followed Dr. Rimland with the Defeat Autism Now protocol. This includes many biomedical interventions that are considered… Continue reading Quack Exposed: Kerri Rivera

Predators

Cult in the Autistic Community: Scripture Prescription Ministries

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/MGwHr01r3Db https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WkJzIZ1r3Db Yes, a cult within the autistic community. It's full of grandiose ideas, G-d complex, attempts to separate victims from their families, etc. The autistic community is more susceptible to this type of abuse because growing up, disabled children are most likely excluded from church activities as children. Not only that, most autistic adults… Continue reading Cult in the Autistic Community: Scripture Prescription Ministries