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From: Denc 🗡
Why are you so credulous…. The claim that autism does not exist in Amish communities is a persistent myth often used to spread misinformation about vaccines. Research and expert accounts confirm that autism occurs within Amish populations.Why the Myth ExistsUnderdiagnosis: Amish communities often manage health care internally and may not seek formal medical evaluations for developmental delays.Lifestyle and Schools: Children are homeschooled or attend local community schools through the eighth grade, meaning subtle signs of autism may not be flagged by public school specialists.Cultural Factors: A strong preference for privacy, community-based support, and reliance on Pennsylvania Dutch at home can make standard medical screening less common.What Research ShowsStudies and medical professionals working with the Amish have identified confirmed cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Genetic studies in some Amish families have identified specific inherited mutations—such as changes in the CNTNAP2 gene—linked to neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and epilepsy, showing a biological basis rather than an environmental or vaccine-related cause. Edited on 30/08/2026 at 20:12:54.

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Amish......[more]	Free Thinking Doggie	19:54:30
>> Never forget that RFK Jr. testified in his divorce proceedings that he couldn’t ... [more]	Hamsterwheel	20:16:40
>> Why are you so credulous…....[more]	Denc 🗡	20:12:32
>> What do you believe the MSM ?	Free Thinking Doggie	20:13:39
>> I don’t always but it is diverse and multi faceted and in many cases has a ... [more]	Denc 🗡	20:21:08
>> I bet your would have been a big HawHaw fan	Denc 🗡	20:27:35

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