Published: Daily Dot (February 5, 2015)
“The science is, you know, pretty indisputable.”
Those were President Obama’s words in an interview with NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie earlier this week during which he urged parents to get their children vaccinated. While it’s tempting to praise the president for standing on the side of science, he has been inexcusably reluctant to fulfill his constitutional responsibility to protect the general welfare—in this case, preventing a potential epidemic by making school vaccinations mandatory.... Read Original Article
Published: Daily Dot (October 23, 2014)
Earlier this week, the New York Times ran an editorial by Judith Newman about her autistic child and the bond he has developed with Siri, the iPhone app. After discovering there was “someone who would not just find information on his various obsessions…but actually semi-discuss these subjects tirelessly,” Newman has found that her son Gus now has a “friend,” one who doesn’t judge him when he fails to pick up on interpersonal cues or indulges in esoteric interests.... Read Original Article
Published: GirlieGirlArmy.com (June 12, 2014)
Liskula Cohen and Matt Rozsaco-author: Liskula Cohen
Vaccines are a touchy subject. While the trend is turning towards being passionately against them, others still teeter between comfort in the decision to ultimately have their children vaccinated, feeling the pros outweigh the cons. While we respect our anti-vax readers opinions, here is another perspective from a Mom you’d least expect it from.... Read Original Article
Published: mic (April 10, 2014)
When I was first diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at the age of 14, Asperger’s was barely on the public radar. One of my earliest experiences discussing the condition with others was having them make vulgar puns about the name.
To say the least, the last 15 years have seen a remarkable change in public awareness.
