The Problem with Autism Speaks

[naraht]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

...autism is a condition vulnerable to plenty of misinformation, conspiracy theory, and quackery.

And Wakefield has given new life to *all* of these.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by naraht

And Wakefield has given new life to *all* of these.

Sadly, although Wakefield has been de-licensed, debunked, and exposed in about every way possible, kooky groups promoting him as the brave maverick who fell victim to a global conspiracy try to keep his junk afloat.

Funnily enough, the same kooky people -- who promote Wakefield and are convinced that Big Pharma and the CDC are conspiring to cover participation in creating an autism "epidemic" -- also promote Big Quacka and Big Herba, and demand no safety or efficacy data of either, as long as the treatment is advertised as a "cure."

And unfortunately, a lot of children with autism have endured risky, invasive, and painful treatments because of these people. For no good reason.

(agree)