You're Wrong About

The Anti-Vaccine Movement

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Feb 1, 2021
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INSIGHT

Autism's Misunderstood Origins

  • Autism was historically misunderstood due to conflation with schizophrenia and the dominance of harmful parenting theories.
  • World War II obscured important early autism research, skewing our foundational knowledge.
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Autism's Diagnostic Recognition

  • Autism only entered the DSM as a separate diagnosis in 1980, reflecting shifting understandings.
  • This made autism distinct from mental illness and integrated it into disability rights discussions.
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Policy Drives Diagnosis Spike

  • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act required schools to report autism diagnoses, causing a spike in identified cases.
  • This reflects improved recognition rather than a true epidemic increase.
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