April 09, 2020
Maryland Legislation Requires Phase Out of Toxic Pesticide Tied to Autism
A bill requiring a ban on the insecticide chlorpyrifos passed both legislative houses1 in Maryland. Maryland joins other states 2 including California, New Jersey, Connecticut and Oregon with plans to forbid the substance. The state bans are welcome news for future children since chlorpyrifos has been linked to lower IQ and neurodevelopmental issues, including autism.
April 02, 2020
April is World Autism Month
Maryland Legislative Effort Could Bring Positive Change for Autism Services – In remembrance of April’s World Autism Month, SafeMinds Shares highlights a legislative effort which could bring positive change in addressing the autism crisis. In 2 years, the prevalence of autism has grown 10% and now affects 1 in 54 children.
