Autism Vox

March 30th, 2008

This Week’s Top Posts

Almost everyone had something to say about Autism: The Musical which can still be seen on HBO’s website. I’m wondering when someone will make Autism: The Comedy—enough already about “the tragedy of autism”!

Drinking While Pregnant Linked to Autism
Dr Maggie Watts, vice chairman on alcohol for the Scottish Association of Alcohol and Drug Action Teams, suggests […]

By Kristina Chew, PhD -- 1 comment

March 23rd, 2008

Drinking While Pregnant Linked to Autism

Autism may be “triggered” by a mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy, today’s Times notes. This topic has come up before: Back in November, it was reported that moderate drinking during pregnancy could be “the hidden cause” of autism, attention deficity hyperactive disorder (ADHD), and other neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
It’s not the cause for Charlie having […]

By Kristina Chew, PhD -- 22 comments