February 15, 2021
- Don’t miss The Autism Community in Action’s Monthly National Virtual Parent Meeting focusing on Gastrointestinal Issues on Sunday February 21st. RSVP here
- New research using mice models examines prenatal and perinatal exposures to a commonly used flame retardant supports previous epidemiological reports linking the toxic compound to autism.
- Prenatal exposure to the widely used pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with poorer cognitive and language performance in boys, reports a study from Taiwan. One mechanism may be through epigenetic alterations in DNA methylation.
- A British researcher believes that autism is not as rare in females than has been previously reported.
- The nationally recognized law firm of Baum, Hedlund, Aristei and Goldman are currently accepting toxic baby food lawsuits on behalf of parents of children who developed autism and/or ADHD after purchasing baby food from several leading brands.
- Earlier this month, 31 Senators sent President Biden and Vice President Harris a letter urging them to keep their campaign promise to invest $450 billion in Medicaid home- and community-based services for individuals with disabilities.
