Something is wrong with Ibado's son Yassir. He's seven years old, but he isn't talking. He doesn't act like other children. The doctor says it is "autism." Ibado has many questions about what autism is, what causes it and what she can do for Yassir. (Somali language with English subtitles).
Autism is NOT genetic-it is environmental.
The truth is, no one knows for sure what causes Autism. That's because Autism, unlike diabetes, the flu, or even cancer, is not a medical condition. Instead, it is a definition given to those what exhibit a specific set of behaviors. Those behaviors are what defines Autism, not a specific medical condition. Hence any number of things can "cause" Autism, if they cause a specific behavior.
carol3hawks 2 months ago
@carol3hawks It is not in the vaccine, it is genetic. I am autistic and i take offence when people try to blame a set of circumstance as oppose to accept the condition as just being different. All studies show that vaccines have nothing to do with autism. It is not a disease, it who we are. By no means would I want to be like the others. I like being smarter.
nononsenseinrational 2 months ago
Autism has no prejudice. All races are targets. My son has Down syndrome and autism. He is now 34, non-verbal. I personally blame the vaccinations of the 70's. Very high mercury content. Maybe not in todays vaccines, but definently in the vaccines of the 70's
carol3hawks 6 months ago