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A Question For Medical Experts Here; What Do You Think Caused the Spike in Autism?
Posted on 9/22/25 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 9/22/25 at 7:52 pm
Was it somewhat underreported before? At best, I think that could only be a small part of it. I also think the surge in vaccines has been a significant factor.
But, you tell me what you think. I would really like for people in the medical field to weigh in on this. Because, taking politics out of it, we really need to fix this problem.
But, you tell me what you think. I would really like for people in the medical field to weigh in on this. Because, taking politics out of it, we really need to fix this problem.
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Posted on 9/22/25 at 7:55 pm to KCT
Not an expert, but I had always assumed it was because it was underreported.
I have always wondered why the cause of it all has been such a "sacred cow" to some people.
People lose their minds over what others think way too often. COVID was a textbook example.
I have always wondered why the cause of it all has been such a "sacred cow" to some people.
People lose their minds over what others think way too often. COVID was a textbook example.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 7:57 pm to KCT
A lot of it is young people seeking out the label because it is viewed as a positive and a way to have more individuality.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 7:57 pm to KCT
Underreporting and they have expanded the umbrella that covers autism so a lot more classify.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 7:57 pm to KCT
I’ll tell you what an early 50s special education teacher told me. She never heard the word “autism” when she earned her bachelor degree. Said when she attends conferences now it is 90% of the content. Said didn’t have an autistic kid in her class. Now that’s 90% of them.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 7:58 pm to KCT
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A Question For Medical Experts Here
You really expect there are medical "experts" hanging out on TDPT board that can "expertly" and honestly answer your question?
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:02 pm to duckblind56
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You really expect there are medical "experts" hanging out on TDPT board that can "expertly" and honestly answer your question?
You really don't think there are any medical professionals who like to discuss politics? I'm just looking for their opinions, dude.
Sometimes I wonder why I even post here. Some good people here, but also a ton of idiots.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:02 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
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Underreporting
bullshite.
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they have expanded the umbrella
This is a big part of it. That, and every goddamn leftard under thirty claims to be "on the spectrum".
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:04 pm to KCT
Overdiagnosis
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:05 pm to KCT
quote:
You really don't think there are any medical professionals who like to discuss politics? I'm just looking for their opinions, dude.
The medical field is highly specialized. Would you expect a radiologist to have an expert view on this topic? You could probably look up a meta analysis on the topic and know as much as medical professional at least at the level that you're looking for.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:05 pm to KCT
The rise in psychology majors who needed parents to spend money on psychology services
If you tell mom she has bad parenting skills causing behavioral problems she won’t come back.
If you tell mom she has bad parenting skills causing behavioral problems she won’t come back.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:05 pm to Upperaltiger06
In the 50s the diagnosis didn't exist yet, so of course it wasn't discussed then.
Edit: it did exist but was a brand new diagnosis with a very small acceptance and minimal ways of validating the diagnosis given the state of medicine at the time.
Edit: it did exist but was a brand new diagnosis with a very small acceptance and minimal ways of validating the diagnosis given the state of medicine at the time.
This post was edited on 9/22/25 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:05 pm to Evolved Simian
I think from a probabalistic point of view, its probably due in part to over diagnoses and a growing spectrum.
However, I wouldn't doubt environment has something to do with it
Like maybe 40% over diagnosis, 40% growing spectrum and 20% environment (things we eat, chemicals we are exposed to, etc)
However, I wouldn't doubt environment has something to do with it
Like maybe 40% over diagnosis, 40% growing spectrum and 20% environment (things we eat, chemicals we are exposed to, etc)
This post was edited on 9/22/25 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:06 pm to KCT
Under diagnosis in the past and over diagnosis now
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:06 pm to KCT
Diagnostic criteria was updated and broadened to include other stuff that was similar (eg. Aspergers)
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:06 pm to Beessnax
I agree.
It is almost like some parents enjoy saying my child is on the spectrum.
I think it’s used a lot like ADHD.
It is almost like some parents enjoy saying my child is on the spectrum.
I think it’s used a lot like ADHD.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:07 pm to Evolved Simian
How’s it bs? You can’t report something if you can’t diagnose it. Do you think autism is a new phenomenon?
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:08 pm to KCT
How about let the expert on all subjects interject.
The resident legal secretary
The resident legal secretary
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:09 pm to KCT
quote:Lol. This should be good.
Medical Experts Here
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:11 pm to 632627
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Diagnostic criteria was updated and broadened
The word "spectrum" essentially ended up in use (including in gender dysphoria) because of this. Schools also get additional funding for any "special needs" student that has been diagnosed, which created an incentive for schools to support more diagnostics on kids, so they could hire more aides, etc.
Early "diagnoses" on kids younger and younger, then had the effect of kids being treated extremely delicately by parents, and then missing developmental milestones (no discipline, she's on the spectrum!) early, which then magnifies as the kid gets older. They don't learn coping mechanisms early on, which they're supposed to, so that's how about 10% of my son's 5th grade class ended up wearing earmuffs to school in a highly rich district and elementary school.
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