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Psst. I can tell you why autism cases have risen the last 25 years, and it aint Tylenol.

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JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
I think it is just diagnosed more. They also expanded the definition. Apparently it's more genetically driven than nuture.
trollslayer · 46-50, M
@JimboSaturn exactly. When I was a kid in the 70s and 80s, kids were the same, they just had different (often derogatory) names for autism and adhd.

Then: your child is shy
Now: your child is autistic
Then: your child is r3tarded
Now: your child is autistic
Then: your child is gifted
Now: your child is autistic
Then: your child is hyper
Now: your child has ADHD
Then: your child is a picky eater
Now: your child is autistic

And when an autism diagnosis come with free services - parents, doctors, and schools jump on it.
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trollslayer · 46-50, M
@KunsanVeteran it’s just dangerous. Way more dangerous than any “misinformation” spread by Jimmy Kimmel. Right now I can’t even get my kids a Covid shot because of the tin foil Maga crowd.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@JimboSaturn No.. It cant be genetics. That would mean American parents would need to accept responsibility. It has to be the Lefts fault somehow..😷
@JimboSaturn and kids do not socialize well at all. It's like all of them, now.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@Roundandroundwego i think there be parenting and excessive online use