“It’s not easy connecting with Nick”

Robert MacNeil goes back to reporting for a special on his 6-year-old autistic grandson. MacNeil narrates the comments of Nick’s mother: “I couldn’t be more sick of the word awareness. If I were any more aware of autism, I’d be dead,” she said. “I think we’ve moved beyond the point where awareness is necessary. I … Read more“It’s not easy connecting with Nick”

Retracted autism study an ‘elaborate fraud,’ British journal says

Fine.Ok. But now what? The mystery surrounding autism isn’t going away. This study of a study will only complicate an already complicated fight over what exactly causes autism and what doesn’t.. While the ‘hoax’ of the vaccine link to autism is now being widely reported, what about the other question of WHAT CAUSES AUTISM AND … Read moreRetracted autism study an ‘elaborate fraud,’ British journal says