ASD as a diagnosis began in 2013. Its precursors, Asperger’s and pervasive development disorders, were introduced in late 70s and early 80s. Autism didn’t exist when he was growing up, which is why he “never heard of anyone having it.”

Rep. McCormick is proof even doctors can be dumb f*cks.
Reposted from Aaron Rupar
Rep. Rich McCormick: "I grew up in Oregon where they had great drinking water, no fluoride added, and I don't remember having any people I knew had autism."

(McCormick is also a doctor.)

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