It's not just the toxics in the #plastics themselves, but the children with #autism and #ADHD in this study couldn't detoxify the chemicals, leading to a prolonged poisoning.

https://boingboing.net/2023/10/09/scientists-hunt-possible-link-between-common-plastic-additive-and-autism-and-adhd.html

A 12-year-old boy with autism who sued the #HSE claiming there had been a failure to inform his mother of the risks associated with taking the Epilim epilepsy drug during pregnancy has settled his High Court action with a €3.75 million interim payment.

#Pharmaceuticals #InformedConsent #Autism #Pregnancy

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2023/11/16/boy-12-settles-case-over-epilepsy-drug-taken-by-mother-during-pregnancy/

Lost childhood memories can be restored using light, scientists discover

#BrainHealth #Neuroscience #Autism

https://www.newsweek.com/lost-childhood-memories-restored-light-scientists-autism-1841951

Chinese scientists are experimenting with a #GeneEditing injection as a 'treatment' for #autism.

#Nuremberg2

http://toi.in/z1-3WZ/a24gk via @timesofindia

Brain #inflammation in children linked to onset of #autism and schizophrenia

#ChildrensHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth

https://studyfinds.org/brain-inflammation-children-autism/

Doctors are more likely to be dismissive towards adults with cognitive disabilities. The authors suggest giving doctors financial incentives as a means to give these patients better care. 🙄

#Healthcare #Allopathy #Autism #SpecialNeeds

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-adults-cognitive-disabilities-worse-health.html via @medical_xpress

Judge sides with #BigPharma front groups, says research can't be used to link #acetaminophen to #autism, #ADHD

#Tylenol #JohnsonAndJohnson

https://6abc.com/federal-judge-says-research-cant-be-used-to-link-acetaminophen-to-/14208370/

#Autism spectrum disorders and the gastrointestinal tract: insights into mechanisms and clinical relevance

#GutBrainAxis #Microbiome

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41575-023-00857-1

‘Winners never give up.’ Spelling unlocks once misunderstood Westport teen with non-speaking #autism

https://www.romesentinel.com/ce/news/winners-never-give-up-spelling-unlocks-once-misunderstood-westport-teen-with-non-speaking-autism/video_39bb8145-8a67-5ac1-8a5e-deb9349a3673.html

"Two chemicals found in common household products like disinfectants and furniture may play a role in the development of neurological disorders like autism and multiple sclerosis, according to a new study, adding to previous research that found the chemicals may be detrimental to human health."

#Chemicals #CleaningProducts #ChildrensHealth #Health #Autism #MultipleSclerosis #GetToxicsOut

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2024/03/25/chemicals-found-in-popular-household-products-potentially-linked-to-autism-multiple-sclerosis-study-suggests/?sh=3853bd967b17