From the monthly archives:

December 2009

$1.25 Million Fine for Lead-Tainted Thomas the Train Toys

December 30, 2009

While this release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) isn’t specifically about autism, I know that many children on the autism spectrum are fascinated with Thomas the Train. Many of the toys were recalled due to lead content but the company is now facing a $1.25 million civil penalty for the lead-tainted toys. [...]

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SafeMinds Chastises the CDC for New Autism Study

December 23, 2009

Yesterday I published information about the CDC new study, which shows that 1 in 110 children in the United States have autism. The study results were published last Friday and on Monday, SafeMinds published their own press release chastising the CDC. SafeMinds stands for Sensible Action for Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders. The organization implores the [...]

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Autism Rates Rise to 1 in 110 and Questions Still Left Unanswered

December 22, 2009

Although rumors about autism rates being adjust to 1 in 100 children floated around the net a few months ago, the U.S. CDC recently published their latest figures. According to the CDC, 1 in 110 children in the United States are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The three most common conditions categorized in the [...]

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