Autism Vox

April 24th, 2008

Overheard: “Why Don’t You Date Any Normal Guys?”

On leaving the YMCA swimming pool yesterday evening (Charlie jumped in fast and then asked to go on the water slides and I skipped up the steps after him; after his first ride, he was so excited that he turned three somersaults in the water and swam half the length of the pool with […]

By Kristina Chew, PhD -- 6 comments

March 15th, 2008

Autism Myths: Let the Debunking Begin

In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, CNN is planning a report on myths of autism (such as that “thimerosal in vaccines is the main cause for autism”) and ask readers:

Do you think that there are prevailing myths related to autism? What are they?
What questions do you need answered?
Does autism touch your […]

By Kristina Chew, PhD -- 28 comments