Interesting interviews and observations. I also live in the Bay Area and have long had an interest in the causes of autism. In my case it's more a scientific interest, as I do research in how to apply causal inference tools to problems like climate change, obesity and yes, autism.
I agree with you that people need to remain more open-minded about the cause, or causes, of autism. Saying autism is heritable does not say how it is inherited. But I tend to disagree with you about genetics. I think they are likely the causal mechanism of severe autism, at least.
But we don't know yet. Here’s hoping we will learn, and soon.
Interesting interviews and observations. I also live in the Bay Area and have long had an interest in the causes of autism. In my case it's more a scientific interest, as I do research in how to apply causal inference tools to problems like climate change, obesity and yes, autism.
I agree with you that people need to remain more open-minded about the cause, or causes, of autism. Saying autism is heritable does not say how it is inherited. But I tend to disagree with you about genetics. I think they are likely the causal mechanism of severe autism, at least.
But we don't know yet. Here’s hoping we will learn, and soon.
Thank you, Jill. Thank you, thank you, thank you!