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Originally Posted by HappyTraveler
Yes, I have no doubt about that. Zero doubt. That the definition of autism has likely been broadened in the last several decades because there are drugs, therapies and other things to sell those "afflicted". I wish more people understood this.
It happens in many areas -- the expanded diagnosis of ADD/ADHD. Did you know, in many instances, the US Govt pays parents a monthly check if they put their kids on drugs for those conditions and others? It's been going on a long time and is well-known in the schools. The pop culture terms for them is: crazy checks ....and the kids ask each other if they're getting them. Astonishing.
The explosion of CPAP machine pushing is another annuity racket. Most people could likely address their sleep issues in other, more natural, and less costly ways.
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There are no "autism drugs." Autism is not something that gets cured or treated. It gets managed. Some of the behavioral symptoms and traits can be treated with pharmaceuticals but they usually have unwanted side effects and are used only if the behaviors are dangerous (such as stimming by banging their head against the wall). Where are you even finding this nonsense you're spewing? Breitbart? whale.to? Some alt-med guy on youtube who will tell you 40 secrets that all doctors don't want you to know?
The "explosion of CPAP" machine use went up, when it was discovered that for many people, insomnia is caused by breathing cessation during sleep. Science evolves.
The only "astonishing" thing is that there are people who actually believe these "government paying parents monthly bonuses if they'll let them give their kids a diagnosis just so they can try and treat them" conspiracies.