Yesterday RFK Jr said we will know the causes of autism by September then eliminate the contaminants (or something). Today is the day you pitch local media to say: here’s what we know, it’s complicated, RFK Jr is lying. File by Monday morning. - ThreadSky

lollardfish.bsky.social • 2 days ago

Yesterday RFK Jr said we will know the causes of autism by September then eliminate the contaminants (or something).

Today is the day you pitch local media to say: here’s what we know, it’s complicated, RFK Jr is lying.

File by Monday morning.

Reposted from Petra Boynton

I agree. It's a vast task potentially, but workable with actionable activities and clearly defined roles. I know @lollardfish.bsky.social has talked a lot about targeting local media and many scholars will be in unis with media teams who might assist, also (perhaps outside US sometimes for safety)

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adamkotsko.bsky.social•2 days ago

The way research and scientific investigation works is that you can set a firm deadline for when it will be completed.

dandadad.bsky.social•2 days ago

I'm sure that's enough time for peer-reviewed journals to complete their work.

lollardfish.bsky.social•2 days ago

That’s just knowin stuff 101

ashpaley.bsky.social•2 days ago

I’m going to increase the contaminants. Joining the war on autism on the side of autism.

petraboynton.bsky.social•2 days ago

Another option if you're not in a place to file something right now but want to assist is to let local journalists know you're available for comment and contributions. They can then call you when they need a guest for their radio phone in, or someone to give a quote for the piece they're writing.

megaera13.bsky.social•2 days ago

As a neurospicy mom of an autistic young man, I'll proof & edit on a volunteer basis!

megaera13.bsky.social•2 days ago

Also, my sister is a research biologist, so I can enlist her help, lol

cv-danes.com•2 days ago

But will we know the causes of epic stupidity by September?

thefool37.bsky.social•2 days ago

Obvious scam. If you don't already know, then you can't put a date on when you will know.

neddludd.bsky.social•2 days ago

It’s almost like we put a guy with a brain worm in charge of health policy

ancientactivist.bsky.social•2 days ago

I just read a medical journal that suggested gestational diabetes may cause a 39% increased chance of autism in the baby. They caution that there may be other causes not yet researched.

biknmusicmama.bsky.social•2 days ago

Oh so like the program they axed that monitored prenatal health globally was vitally important information to have? You don’t say

ancientactivist.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yeah. No shit.

opobserver01.bsky.social•2 days ago

He’s a real nut case. Trump’s cabinet is full of them.

notmypresidentever.bsky.social•2 days ago

Like all the REAL DOCTORS need him to tell them

joewv.bsky.social•2 days ago

If autism was caused by toxins, it would be easy to demonstrate neurological damage on an MRI. There is no demonstrable brain damage in autistic people. You can have autistic symptoms with brain damage but there is clear evidence of that injury. It’s not primary autism

octopusowl.bsky.social•2 days ago

Eugenics again. hate to see it.

commodoredecker.bsky.social•2 days ago

It’s almost like he knows what answer he’ll find.

simon.insanity.tube•2 days ago

The cause of autism is sex - as in parents having sex that results in them having children. Genetics are pretty damn powerful.

bluestrad.bsky.social•2 days ago

@bostonglobe.com this seems like a good idea.

rosewind.bsky.social•2 days ago

RFK Jr is going to create some sort of nightmarish cargo-cult scientific meta-analysis using AI and present it as the synthesis of thousands of scientific paper and databases like VAERS

It’s going to be a MONSTER

It’s going to be so wrong

lollardfish.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes and we need to continue saying that ahead of time and when it happens and after. Nonstop.

rosewind.bsky.social•2 days ago

I couldn’t possibly agree more—this whole thing is just a nightmare of epic proportions

drgeophysics.bsky.social•2 days ago

The ease with which the S1 of NIH lied shows how insane he actually is. The BS in his clown cabinet meeting from the barker Donald was classic dictatorship style encouragement to continue to destroy America Public Health. They write their own mad manifesto in tombstones.

lollardfish.bsky.social•2 days ago

If that seems too fast for you, then I understand. You should write it though and be ready for the next time he makes news about autism. Then you can move quickly.

dmr09.bsky.social•2 days ago

Stay ready with this administration. For sure.

lollardfish.bsky.social•2 days ago

Again: I can help. I will work with you on your drafts and pitches. Lollardfish at gmail is a good way to start when you have something.

petraboynton.bsky.social•2 days ago

Happy to help if people want tips on using research for advice giving (for phone-ins, answering questions in press or at events etc). Some coverage must be purely science focused, others to reassure people, busting myths and misinformation, explaining, and signposting to reputable sources of support

lollardfish.bsky.social•2 days ago

(I like people to be paid for labor according to your means, and with my wife out of work, am scraping by. So I have a Patreon with tiers for writing support. I do workshops in person and virtually. But - I will help anyone who asks at any time to the best of my ability)

lollardfish.bsky.social•2 days ago

One of the uncomfortable parts of public writing is that sometimes you, the expert in a community of experts, have to say things that you think "we all know." But I assure you we do not, and yes, it's important to say them in public spaces.

ejpettinger.bsky.social•2 days ago

Authoritarian Science is when you can schedule the discoveries

abrainiac.bsky.social•2 days ago

RFK jr is anti science and a GD dangerous propagandist

radicalrhymes.bsky.social•2 days ago

guyhenry.bsky.social•2 days ago

This is like Trump’s plan to announce his health care plan. It was always a month away.

francienh9.bsky.social•2 days ago

Autism is treated as some sort of disease. People on the spectrum tend to cope better with the ongoing pandemic and do not need to ignore the huge medical literature on the harms of repeated Covid to keep functioning.

kiralynne.bsky.social•2 days ago

This is all because Trump can’t accept the fact that his “superior” genes likely produced someone on the autism spectrum.

His genes are off the hook if it was caused by vaccines.

neuroguides.bsky.social•2 days ago

I hate that I’m one of the contaminants. Still I did have a vasectomy, so if that spares me a bullet, I’d really appreciate the consideration. #actuallyautistic

regjoe.bsky.social•2 days ago

He's going to try to cut vaccines entirely is my bet.
And if he succeeds he will be the most hated man in the US by this time next year.

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