Most often, they bear the burden of caretaking stress. There are policy and funding remedies to pursue, such as those announced by Hillary Clinton yesterday. There’s also just being aware and taking the time for […]
Why ‘Autistic’ and ‘Autism’ Are Not Dirty Words
“Autistic” and “autism” are not dirty words and typical people avoid them like the plague. Meanwhile, “retarded” is a dirty word, and typical people throw it around like a football. A few days ago, I […]
Antidepressants Used During Pregnancy May Significantly Increase Autism Risk
Women who take antidepressants should seek out the advice of a physician if they wish to become pregnant, because new research suggests taking one popular class of the drugs—selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—during pregnancy can […]