Autism

There are parents who believe that autism is caused by vaccinations containing a mercury compound which 'stabilises' that vaccine.

Exposure to mercury can cause immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions similar to traits associated with autism.

Thimerosal, a preservative added to many vaccines, has become a major source of mercury that exceeds safety guidelines. But, that’s not the only questionable ingredient used in vaccines (1)

Here is a list of other common ingredients:

The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Day. Autism is a complex neurological disorder that falls under the realm of a group of disorders known as pervasive developmental disorders. There is no known specific cause and it occurs in all racial, ethnic and social groups.

By: Lisa Jo Rudy

There is a large and vocal contingent of parents and practitioners who claim that children diagnosed appropriately with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been cured (sometimes called "recovered") through the use of alternative, biomedical treatments such as diets, supplements, chelation and controversial therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen, etc.

By: Lisa Jo Rudy

For reasons that are somewhat unclear, the world of autism attracts an uncanny number of people who are itching for a fight. 

Look at any autism-related blog, online article, conference or magazine, and you'll find angry comments buzzing around like bees who've been smoked out of their hive.

Comments can't physically injure anyone.  But in some cases, threats of physical violence have pushed writers and researchers to seek out court injunctions and write only under pseudonyms.