This post is adapted from an article I wrote before the CDC published their new autism report on April 15: https://autismloveandscience.substack.com/publish/post/161442763 On April 15, 2025, the CDC issued a new report on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among children born in two different years — 2014 and 2018. They report the prevalence for each of those…
The following piece written by Jill Escher appeared in the Free Press on November 15, 2024: Trump, RFK, and the Autism Dilemma Kennedy and the president-elect are asking why more kids like mine are disabled by autism. They have the power to find real answers—and it’s not due to vaccines. Whatever you may think of…
Rates of autism are skyrocketing. The question isn’t just why—but what we need to do about it right now, and what’s holding us back. By Jill Escher July 20, 2023 In the summer of 2001 we took our younger son, two-year-old Jonathan, to the neurologist. He hadn’t developed speech, never played with toys, and had a…
A full semantic toolbox is essential for autism research and practice to thrive By Alison Singer, Amy Lutz, Jill Escher, Alycia Halladay 12/12/22 Abstract Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a highly diverse set of challenges, disabilities, impairments and strengths. Recently, it has been suggested that researchers and practitioners avoid using certain…
— By Alexander MacInnis Families affected by autism need answers to critically important questions. They have questions about many things, such as the causes of autism, effective treatments, and prevention of developmental disability in future children. Who will care for today’s children and young adults with autism when their parents can’t do it anymore? Are…