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“They claim that autism naturally occurs at about 18 months, when the MMR is routinely given, so the association is merely coincidental and not causal. But the onset of autism at 18 months is a recent development. Autism starting at 18 months rose very sharply in the mid-1980s, when the MMR vaccine came into wide use. A coincidence? Hardly!”

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Bernard Rimland
Bernard Rimland

Bernard Rimland was a renowned psychologist known for his research on autism. He began studying autism in the 1950s and became a pioneer in the field. Rimland's research had a profound impact on the understanding and treatment of autism. more

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