

Something Is Not the Same
Nov 22, 2024
Jill Escher, an autism research philanthropist and president of the National Council on Severe Autism, discusses the rising prevalence of autism and the impact of misinformation, particularly regarding vaccinations. Dalibor Rohac, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, analyzes the U.S. and UK's controversial military aid to Ukraine, touching on geopolitical dynamics and the humanitarian implications of the ongoing conflict. The conversation also highlights the cultural narratives surrounding figures like Tammy Faye Baker and the importance of healthier online spaces.
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Escher's Children
- Jill Escher's children have profound autism, impacting their daily lives significantly.
- They are nonverbal and struggle with basic life skills like reading, writing, and talking.
Rising Autism Diagnoses
- Autism diagnoses have increased dramatically, not solely due to awareness or diagnostic changes.
- Data shows a genuine rise in autism prevalence, even when comparing similar groups.
Euphemisms and Autism
- Terms like "neurodivergence" and "superpowers" can trivialize autism's serious impacts.
- Euphemisms have a place, but scientific and policy discussions require factual language.