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Speaker cites a rapid rise in autism: "one in ten thousand children had autism" in the distant past, then "one in twenty thousand," then "one in ten thousand," and now "one in thirty one" overall, with boys at "one in twelve" in some areas, notably California. "Since February, autism rates have surged by much more than four hundred percent." He questions why and argues researchers should be appreciated rather than attacked for seeking answers. On stage were doctors, and he said, "this is what we gotta we have to find out." He adds, "Because when you go from 20,000 to 10,000 and then you go to 12, you know there's something artificial. They're taking something."

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In 2016, the autism rate was one in fifty-four, and in 2000, it was one in one hundred and fifty. A study in Wisconsin looked at 900,000 kids and found the rate to be point seven out of 10,000, which is less than one in 10,000.

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The current ASD prevalence rate in eight-year-olds is one in thirty-one, with an extreme risk for boys. The risk for boys of getting an autism diagnosis in this country is one in twenty, and one in 12.5 in California. Two years ago, the prevalence was one in thirty-six. Since the first ADDM report in 1990, autism has increased by a factor of 4.8, or 480%. Twenty-two years ago, prevalence was one in 150 children. In all the core states, the trend is consistently upward, and most cases are now severe. About 25% of kids diagnosed with autism are nonverbal, non-toilet trained, and have stereotypical features like head banging, tactile and light sensitivities, stimming, and toe walking.

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About 25% of kids with autism are nonverbal, not toilet trained, and exhibit stereotypical behaviors, and this population is growing. While many individuals with autism are doing well, the speaker focuses on this specific group with severe disabilities. The media promotes the idea that increased autism rates are due to better recognition or changing diagnostic criteria, but studies disprove this. In 2013, the California legislature asked the Mind Institute at UC Davis to investigate whether the rise in autism is real or due to increased awareness. The Mind Institute concluded it is a real epidemic. The speaker argues that this epidemic is unique to children, as full-blown autism (nonverbal, non-toilet trained) is rarely seen in older adults. While the speaker has encountered people with Asperger's or on the spectrum who are their age, they have never seen an older individual with full-blown autism, despite its prevalence in children, affecting one in twenty boys, and in California, one in 12.5 boys.

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In 1987, 330 out of every million children were diagnosed with autism. Today, that number is 27,777 per million. To deny an autism epidemic, one must believe that researchers in North Dakota missed 98.8% of autistic children, including thousands with profound disabilities who were somehow invisible to doctors, teachers, parents, and their own study. The same researchers followed the original group for 12 years and, upon double-checking, found they had missed only one child. Doctors and therapists in the past were not missing all these cases, therefore the epidemic is real.

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Fully vaccinated children have a 5 times higher rate of autism compared to fully unvaccinated children, as shown in multiple studies. A study by James Lyons Wyler and Paul Thomas found very few cases of autism in unvaccinated children. Another study by Joy Garner's Control Group in 2022 revealed a 10 times higher autism rate in vaccinated children compared to unvaccinated children nationwide. Vaccinated children following the CDC schedule show a higher prevalence of autism.

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The discussion addresses whether vaccines cause autism and whether relevant agencies will investigate this. Regarding the MMR vaccine, studies have failed to find a causal link to autism, including a large Danish study comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated children over years, which showed no difference in autism rates. For other vaccines like polio, there's less research specifically examining links to autism. While the speaker doesn't know the full literature extent, they haven't seen the same level of evidence for vaccines other than MMR. Biologically, it's considered unlikely that vaccines are the main reason for the documented rise in autism.

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A study of 900,000 children in Wisconsin established the baseline for autism in the US. The study found that .07% of children had autism, which is seven in ten thousand, or less than one in ten thousand. Today, the rate is one in thirty-one. The Wisconsin study also confirmed a four-to-one male-to-female ratio for autism. At the time of the study, just over sixty children in Wisconsin had autism. Today, that number is around twenty thousand.

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Autism rates have significantly increased over the past 25 years, from 1 in 100,000 to 1 in 100. Some attribute this rise to improved identification methods, but concerns about childhood vaccines persist. There are various theories about potential causes, including environmental factors like chlorine in the water. Many people are exploring different possibilities to understand this trend.

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Autism rates have quadrupled in twenty years, suggesting an environmental cause, despite the belief that it is genetic. Obese women have double the risk of having an autistic child, while women with both obesity and diabetes have quadruple the risk. Obese men also have double the risk. Rising rates of obesity and diabetes may be linked. Obesity indicates a metabolic or mitochondrial problem, potentially caused by chemicals in food, pesticides, or microplastics, which disrupt metabolism and mitochondrial function. The increased risk of autism is connected to parents passing on metabolic problems, specifically mitochondrial issues, to their children.

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The current ASD prevalence rate in eight-year-olds is one in thirty-one, with an extreme risk for boys. The risk for boys of getting an autism diagnosis in this country is one in twenty, and one in 12.5 in California. Since the first ADDM report in 1990, autism has increased by a factor of 4.8 (480%). Twenty-two years ago, the prevalence was one in 150 children. In all the core states, the trend is consistently upward, and most cases are now severe. About 25% of kids diagnosed with autism are nonverbal, non-toilet trained, and have stereotypical features like head banging, tactile and light sensitivities, stimming, and toe walking.

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Research has identified genetic and environmental risk factors for autism spectrum disorder, though no single cause is known. Genetics research has identified many genes associated with autism. Environmental risk factors include maternal fetal infection, certain medications like antibiotics taken during pregnancy, advanced maternal age (pregnancies beyond 42), exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy, significant premature birth and low birth weight, preeclampsia or toxemia, fetal distress, and fetal hypoxia. Autism evolves during fetal development, not after birth.

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In 1988, the movie Rain Man introduced the public to autism. It explained that autistic savants, previously called idiot savants, have certain abilities and deficiencies. Autism was rarely discussed until recently when the number of children diagnosed with autism started increasing rapidly. By the end of the news cast, one more person would be diagnosed with autism. The numbers are alarming, and there is a lot of fear and misinformation about autism. The CDC reported that 1 in 68 children in the United States, approximately 1 million, have autism. This is a global epidemic that requires a cure.

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As a long-term autism researcher and director of the New Jersey Autism Study, the speaker discusses the dramatic increase in autism prevalence. When the study began with the CDC, it was expected that autism prevalence would remain stable, unlike other neurological disorders. However, autism rates have increased significantly, from a rare disability affecting 1 in 10,000 to being present in every community. The speaker asserts that this increase is real and not solely due to better awareness. In New Jersey, rates have increased by 300% in 20 years, a trend confirmed by CDC reports and other data sources. The speaker believes future reports will show even higher rates, suggesting an urgent public health crisis. The speaker urges a focus on understanding the environmental or risk factors triggering autism, claiming that despite data collection, there has been a lack of real progress in understanding the causes, prevention, or effective treatment of autism. The speaker encourages a careful review of the CDC report and its supplemental tables to recognize autism as a true phenomenon requiring investigation into its root causes.

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CDC data indicates autism rates are now 1 in 31, but California, with better data collection, shows 1 in 20 children and 1 in 12.5 boys are autistic. Minority numbers are even worse. Approximately 25% of autistic children are low functioning, exhibiting nonverbal behavior, lack of toilet training, and stereotypical behaviors like head banging, biting, toe walking, and stimming. This population with severe intellectual disability is growing as a percentage of the total autistic population.

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CDC data indicates autism rates are now 1 in 31 children, but California, with the best data collection, shows 1 in 20 children are autistic, and 1 in 12.5 boys. Minority numbers are even worse. About 25% of autistic children are low functioning, meaning they are nonverbal, not toilet trained, and exhibit stereotypical behaviors like head banging, biting, toe walking, and stimming. This population with severe intellectual disability is growing.

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Autism rates have skyrocketed, with 1 in 10,070 men over 70 affected compared to 1 in 34 kids today. The speaker questions why allergies and autism were rare in their generation but prevalent now, costing the country $1 trillion annually. They emphasize the need to address this issue that is impacting so many children.

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The ADDM report indicates an alarming increase in autism prevalence. The ASD prevalence rate in eight-year-olds is now 1 in 31, with a higher risk for boys, 1 in 20 overall, and 1 in 12.5 in California. Since the first report in 1990, autism has increased by a factor of 4.8. About 25% of diagnosed children are nonverbal and have severe symptoms. The speaker disputes the idea that increased prevalence is solely due to better diagnoses. Referencing table three of the ADDM report, they claim the rates are genuinely increasing year by year. They cite a Wisconsin study of 900,000 children that found autism in less than 1 in 10,000, compared to today's 1 in 31. A 1987 North Dakota study found a rate of 3.3 per 10,000. A national collaborative perinatal project between 1959 and 1965 found 4.7 cases per 10,000. A UC Davis MIND Institute study concluded that the autism epidemic is real.

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In 1988, the movie Rain Man introduced the public to autism. It explained that autistic savants, previously called idiot savants, have certain abilities and deficiencies. Autism was rarely discussed until recently when the number of diagnoses started increasing rapidly. The news reported a 57% increase in pediatric cases, surpassing AIDS, diabetes, and cancer combined. The CDC revealed that 1 in 68 children in the United States, approximately 1 million, are diagnosed with autism. This global epidemic requires a cure.

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In 2016, the autism rate was 1 in 54, and in 2000, it was 1 in 150. One speaker asks what the rate was in the past and what is causing the change. Another speaker cites a peer-reviewed study in Wisconsin that looked at 900,000 children and found the rate to be 0.7 out of 10,000, which is less than 1 in 10,000.

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The speaker claims the media propagates a false narrative that increased autism rates are due to better recognition or changing diagnostic criteria. They cite studies and a 2013 California legislature request to the UC Davis Mind Institute, which allegedly concluded that a real autism epidemic exists. The speaker argues that the epidemic is specific to children, not older generations. They state that while they've encountered people their age with Asperger's or autism spectrum traits, they've never seen older individuals with "full blown autism" (nonverbal, non-toilet trained), implying such cases are absent in older populations.

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Speaker 0 suggests the increase in autism diagnoses is due to over-diagnosis, with children now receiving multiple diagnoses for what was once considered normal behavior, and that autism diagnoses are currently fashionable. Speaker 1 refutes this, calling it nonsense and an industry-driven myth. They claim numerous studies in reputable journals confirm a real autism epidemic. If it were simply better diagnosis, older people would also be diagnosed, but the epidemic is specific to those born after 1989. Speaker 1, age 71, states they have never seen someone their age with profound autism, characterized by nonverbal communication, lack of toilet training, head banging, and stimming. The speaker questions why, if it weren't an epidemic, it would only affect a single generation.

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Dr. Karen Parker: The Causes & Treatments for Autism

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In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Karen Parker, who leads the social neurosciences research program at Stanford University. Their discussion centers on autism, exploring its biological basis, the increasing incidence of diagnoses, and new research findings that could lead to novel treatments. Dr. Parker explains that the rise in autism diagnoses is partly due to improved detection methods, with pediatricians now able to diagnose children as young as two or three years old. Current statistics indicate that 1 in 36 U.S. children are diagnosed with autism, with a male bias in prevalence—approximately three to four boys for every girl diagnosed. Autism is clinically heterogeneous, meaning each individual presents a unique combination of traits. The diagnosis of autism relies on behavioral assessments rather than biological tests, focusing on social interaction challenges and restricted repetitive behaviors. Early behavioral interventions are crucial, and there is ongoing research into identifying at-risk infants, especially those with siblings diagnosed with autism. Dr. Parker discusses the genetic factors associated with autism, noting that 40-80% of autism cases are believed to be hereditary. Studies suggest that individuals in STEM fields may exhibit higher levels of autistic traits, indicating a potential link between genetics and profession. The conversation shifts to the biological mechanisms underlying autism, particularly the roles of oxytocin and vasopressin, two neuropeptides involved in social behavior. Dr. Parker highlights that while oxytocin has been widely studied, recent findings suggest vasopressin may play a critical role in social functioning. In animal models, low levels of vasopressin correlate with social deficits, and preliminary studies indicate that administering vasopressin can improve social behaviors in children with autism. Dr. Parker emphasizes the importance of understanding the biological basis of autism to develop effective treatments. She discusses the challenges of studying autism in humans due to the complexity of the disorder and the limitations of current animal models. Her lab is working on developing non-human primate models to better understand social impairments related to autism. The podcast also addresses environmental factors that may contribute to autism, such as advanced parental age and maternal health during pregnancy. Dr. Parker mentions the need for further research to identify specific environmental influences and their interactions with genetic predispositions. The discussion touches on the controversial topic of vaccines and autism, clarifying that the initial claims linking vaccines to autism have been debunked and are based on fraudulent research. Dr. Parker stresses the importance of focusing on biological mechanisms rather than unfounded theories. In conclusion, Dr. Parker's research aims to uncover the biological underpinnings of autism and explore potential treatments, particularly through the lens of vasopressin. The conversation highlights the urgency of early diagnosis and intervention, as well as the need for continued research to improve outcomes for individuals with autism.

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The Surprising Causes of Autism & Why It's On The Rise - What Parents Need To Know | Dr. Suzanne Goh

Guests: Suzanne Goh

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Today, approximately one in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism, a significant increase from one in 44 in 2021 and one in 110 in 2006. Research indicates that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to autism. Genetic variants, including chromosome alterations and mutations, play a role, while environmental factors include exposure to toxins, maternal health issues, and parental age. The interaction of these factors creates unique situations for each individual. Autism is characterized by differences in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors. Diagnosis is based on observed behaviors, not biological markers. Brain imaging studies reveal that differences in brain development occur even before birth, with accelerated growth in early childhood that later slows down. The rise in autism diagnoses is partly attributed to increased awareness and detection, but environmental factors likely contribute significantly as well. Recommendations for expectant families include maintaining good nutrition and minimizing exposure to harmful chemicals. Mitochondrial dysfunction is prevalent in about 80% of autistic individuals, affecting metabolism and energy production, which is crucial for brain development. Lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, can significantly impact health outcomes for autistic individuals. Nutritional supplementation and addressing co-occurring conditions like gastrointestinal issues are essential for improving quality of life. The neurodiversity movement emphasizes acceptance and understanding of neurological differences, advocating for supportive environments that recognize the strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

Jordan Peterson

What Do We Actually Know About Autism? | Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen | Ep 562

Guests: Simon Baron-Cohen

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In this conversation, Jordan Peterson speaks with Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, a leading expert on autism and neurodiversity. They discuss the multi-dimensional nature of autism, emphasizing that it is not merely a deficit model but involves different cognitive styles, particularly in systemizing and empathizing. Baron-Cohen highlights that autistic individuals often excel in understanding systems and pattern recognition, which can be advantageous in various fields. Baron-Cohen outlines his research interests, including empathy, gender differences, and the concept of the "extreme male brain," which posits that males are generally more systemizing while females are more empathizing. They explore how these traits manifest in social interactions and developmental psychology, particularly in children. The discussion touches on the differences in how boys and girls engage with the world, with boys tending to gravitate towards systematizing activities and girls towards empathizing behaviors. They also delve into the complexities of empathy, distinguishing between cognitive empathy (understanding others' thoughts) and affective empathy (emotional responses to others' feelings). Baron-Cohen notes that while autistic individuals may struggle with cognitive empathy, they often possess strong affective empathy, caring deeply about others once they recognize their feelings. The conversation further examines the implications of these differences in educational settings and societal expectations, advocating for a focus on the strengths of autistic individuals rather than their challenges. Baron-Cohen argues that recognizing autism as a difference rather than a disorder can lead to better support and understanding. Finally, they discuss the relationship between empathy, cruelty, and psychopathy, emphasizing that low empathy does not equate to a desire to harm others. Instead, they suggest that cruelty may stem from a complex interplay of factors, including societal influences that dehumanize certain groups. The conversation concludes with a call for balance between systemizing and empathizing in both personal and societal contexts.