You’re the Cure w/ Dr. Ben Edwards Insight Into Autism | JB Handley
May 12, 2025
J.B. Handley, author and autism advocate, dives into his journey with his son Jamie, a non-speaking autistic child who found his voice through spelling. He discusses controversial autism causation theories and the emotional struggle families face. Handley highlights the presumption of competence, showcasing Jamie’s remarkable spelling ability and its transformative impact on their lives. He also addresses challenges in the autism community, resistance from professionals, and the financial motives behind it, offering a powerful narrative of hope and advocacy.
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Vaccines As A Biologically Plausible Trigger
- J.B. Handley argues autism rates have risen dramatically and vaccines are the most biologically plausible trigger via immune activation events in developing brains.
- He cites increased vaccine volume and higher immunization rates as amplifying factors that merit urgent research.
Devastation After Early Diagnosis
- J.B. Handley recounts the devastation when his son Jamie received a severe autism diagnosis before age two and how it nearly collapsed his life.
- He describes calling his parents to stay with the family while he recovered emotionally and reorganized their care plans.
Presuming Competence Changed Everything
- Handley describes discovering the Growing Kids Therapy Center and learning 'presumption of competence' changed how staff treated Jamie and boosted his confidence.
- That respectful approach was his first clue spelling might be real and transformative for Jamie.
