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Denial: How Refusing to Face the Facts about Our Autism Epidemic Hurts Children, Families, and Our Future Hardcover – July 25, 2017

by Mark Blaxill (Author), Dan Olmsted (Author)

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Even as the autism rate soars and the cost to our nation climbs well into the billions, a dangerous new idea is taking hold: There simply is no autism epidemic.

The question is stark: Is autism ancient, a genetic variation that demands acceptance and celebration? Or is it new and disabling, triggered by something in the environment that is damaging more children every day?

Authors Mark Blaxill and Dan Olmsted believe autism is new, that the real rate is rising dramatically, and that those affected are injured and disabled, not merely “neurodiverse.” They call the refusal to acknowledge this reality Autism Epidemic Denial. This epidemic denial blocks the urgent need to confront and stop the epidemic and endangers our kids, our country, and our future.

The key to stopping the epidemic, they say, is to stop lying about its history and start asking "who profits?" People who deny that autism is new have self-interested motives, such as ending research that might pinpoint responsibility—and, most threateningly, liability for this man-made epidemic.

Using ground-breaking research, the authors definitively debunk best-selling claims that autism is nothing new—and nothing to worry about.

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Skyhorse
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July 25, 2017
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6.13 x 0.8 x 9.25 inches
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1510716947
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978-1510716940
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Mark Blaxill is the father of a daughter diagnosed with autism. He has authored peer-reviewed articles on time trends in autism and founded advocacy groups to spur action. He co-wrote two books with Dan Olmsted—The Age of Autism and Vaccines 2.0—and is editor with Dan Olmsted of the widely read AgeofAutism.com. He received degrees from Princeton University and the Harvard Business School. He resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Dan Olmsted was an award-winning journalist, co-editor of AgeOfAutism.com, and co-author, with Mark Blaxill, of two books. He was a former editor at USA Today, USA Weekend, and United Press International and a graduate of Yale University.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; 1st edition (July 25, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510716947
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1510716940
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.02 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.8 x 9.25 inches

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Timothy D. Lundeen

Detailed and devastating

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2017

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Thoroughly shreds the arguments of the "autism has always been with us" crowd. One point that deserves more emphasis is that things have not slowed down at all -- rates of autism have been doubling roughly every 6 years and are still increasing; the longer we wait to stop poisoning our kids, the worse it will get. The same poisons cause more than autism:
our kids are very sick and things get worse every year.

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John Q Audiencemember

Astounding. Page-turner. I read it twice in a ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018

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Astounding. Page-turner. I read it twice in a row.

Everyone should read this. Incredibly strong case. Self-evident.

The authors dissect opponent's claims, sources and methodology. The opponents are not only wrong but willfully deceptive in order to serve some kind of hidden agenda. The authors express appropriate rage about this deception for it comes at the expense of millions.

My god what is happening to humanity.

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Teresa B. Conrick

No Denying This is THE Book to Establish Thoughtful Change

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017

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I will be up front and say that I know there is an epidemic yet this book brings all of the facts together to understand how and why it is so. I am a contributing writer for Age of Autism and have the privilege of sharing articles over the years with both Mark and Dan. I am also the parent to a severely affected, adult daughter, plus I have been in the field of special education since 1984. We, educators have been eyewitnesses to these drastic changes in the health, social-emotional well-being, and learning abilities of more and more students each year. Autism is the huge iceberg that keeps growing, and the historical and current research in this book are the red flares to acknowledge it.. There has been an explosive tsunami of challenges for the students, the families, the school districts, and now adult services are in jeopardy. ¨Denial¨ will make even the doubters wonder what can be done now to change the future.

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Deborah Kahn

Answers a lot of questions about the origins of autism

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017

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Absolutely fascinating book and very well referenced. I was interested to see that researchers were able to identify very rare conditions in the late 1800s and early 1900s. There is no reason that these same researchers would have failed to identify autism.

The authors also do a good job of going over the original definition of autism and the changes over time.

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Kimberly Rossi (formerly Stagliano

Nothing Normal About Severe Autism

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017

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I have 3 daughters with full blown autism - and there is nothing "normal" about their lives at 16, 21 and 22 years of age. They live a sheltered life with full time care, day programming, special education and assistance with all skills of daily living. To say that what they have is a new normal is a travesty. I work with Mark Blaxill and worked w the late Dan Olmsted covering the autism epidemic. Do we LOVE AND ADORE our kids? Of course - but someday we will DIE and the world will not be ready willing or financially able to care for my girls. CT had a FURLOUGH day last week denying the disabled their day programs because of budget issues. School districts are crumbling under the crushing weight of kids on IEPS. This isn't better diagnosis - it's a real CHANGE in how kids function and learn. Call it autism in some - call it neurological difference in others - this book carefully dissects the vast LEFT wing conspiracy to normalize brain injury. Imagine calling Alzheimer's a late life benefit? Now imagine Alzheimer's for 70 years in a able bodied person. READ THIS BOOK and form your own opinion - I'm biased by virtue of my own children and my relationship to the authors. Kim

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Calilo

Learn the truth from deep dive research right here.

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017

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Compelling read. If policy makers do not recognize the economic time bomb that is coming because of the autism epidemic then WE ALL will be in a world of hurt.

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David M. Schultz

A well researched review

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017

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an in depth review of the origins of autism in the twentieth century. Skillfully debunks the notion that we have better diagnosis and changing classification. A true tragic epidemic is at hand!

David Schultz, M.D.
Montpelier Va

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Dr. William H. Gaunt

The mantra we hear endlessly: "There is no autism ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017

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The mantra we hear endlessly: "There is no autism epidemic so there is no need to find the causes." Truth: the autism epidemic is very real and we should be doing the equivalent of a Manhattan Project to find answers. Solving this crisis is contrary to some corporate interests. Money over people. This book destroys the mantra. Read it. Don't shy away from the truth.

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S E Welch

The truth about the rise in autism

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2017

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A thoroughly researched book - and a good read. It would be impossible for anyone to deny the fact that there is an autism epidemic after reading this book. So many people believe the propaganda that 'there is no increase in autism, it is just better diagnosis'. This book proves otherwise. The history of the first cases of autism have been researched and details given in this book. It also has much to say to those that would have people believe that autism is 'a gift'. It may be for the few, but for the majority of parents, who love their children dearly, it is heartbreaking and hard work.

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Cara

Great book, great facts and data. Enlightening!

Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2020

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This is a great book so far. I'm only part way in but the authors are very thorough in their research and the writing style is easy to read. I am enjoying the educational history lesson and how easily I can get into the book in the midst of a busy life. I highly recommend for everyone, especially those who want more insight into autism prevalence in our society or who want actual data and information rather than just feel good guesses. 10 out of 10.

Harvard.M.D.

Should be mandatory reading for doctors

Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2017

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As a trained child psychiatrist from Harvard Medical School, this account of the history and epidemiology of autism and its current epidemic is unsurpassed. Short, succinct, to the point, well-argued, thorough and written with aplomb and wit! Recommended for all who are interested in the topic, and should be mandatory reading by medical professionals such as psychiatrists, neurologists and paediatricians.

When I was training as a child psychiatrist in 2000, I was taught that the increase in prevalence was due to better diagnosing and recognition of Asperger's. Without the contribution of such a book to the field, it is difficult for a young doctor to challenge this stance. Last year, looking at the CDC rates and their ascertainment methodology, I knew this "better diagnosis" explanation was wrong. Thank you for confirming this to be the case. This is important because I now have a much better grasp on what is and may be contributing to this epidemic and mostly importantly how to help and even possibly prevent autism!

Bravo to the authors!

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Joanne

Meticulously Researched and Extremely Well Written

Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2019

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The book reads like a carefully executed courtroom transcript, except it’s real life nonfiction. It is the unfortunate reality that a book like this needed to be written, that we are at a place in society as to be in such complete refusal to acknowledge the soaring rates of disability in children and young adults.
The majority of people whose lives have been impacted by autism know that there is now way this disorder could have gone un- or misdiagnosed for our entire history as humans. Autism is new, it is real, and in most cases is can be devastating.
Bravo to the authors for their constant advocacy in the face of severe adversity.

Tara

This lays out the evidence to support the truth that we all instinctively know already.

Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2018

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Authors make an extremely compelling arguement. This is an urgent topic and anyone who cares about the future of the human race should read this.

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