Dr. Oz launches an undercover investigation and speaks to a mom who helped expose the dark world of fake autism cures.

“Very serious stuff.”  Mara Schiavocampo Reports On Dangerous Side Effects Of Ingesting Bleach. Watch THE DR. OZ SHOW, weekdays at 4 p.m. on CBS 62. Source: https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2020/06/23/dr-oz-launches-an-undercover-investigation-and-speaks-to-a-mom-who-helped-expose-the-dark-world-of-fake-autism-cures/

When You are Fighting Bleach and Ableism and Your Relative is Part of the Problem

My aunt has a long history of ableism, being condescending and siding with abusers when she never saw what happened due to being separated from the family. History My aunt, who was married to my father's brother, divorced her husband when i was 7-8 (I don't remember exactly). All I knew I did not see … Continue reading When You are Fighting Bleach and Ableism and Your Relative is Part of the Problem

Trump Suggested ‘Injecting’ Disinfectant to Cure Coronavirus? We’re Not Surprised

False “bleach cures” have been touted for autism, cancer — and now Covid-19. By Melissa Eaton, Anne Borden King, Emma Dalmayne and Amanda Seigler The authors are mothers of autistic children who have been working to prevent medical misinformation. April 26, 2020 At a news conference on Thursday, President Trump surprised nearly everyone when he suggested using powerful cleaning agents, … Continue reading Trump Suggested ‘Injecting’ Disinfectant to Cure Coronavirus? We’re Not Surprised

Autism Policy Blog: Autism, COVID-19, and Misinformation

Sunday, April 26, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, and Misinformation In The Politics of Autism, I discuss autism quackery.  One particularly dangerous "cure" involves bleach.  Lately, the quacks hawking a bleach solution have rebranded it as a cure for coronavirus. Some autism parents are fighting back. Melissa Eaton, Anne Borden King, Emma Dalmayne and Amanda Seigler write at The New York Times: For the past five … Continue reading Autism Policy Blog: Autism, COVID-19, and Misinformation

The FDA is Indifferent to Autistic Kids but Is Quick to Act When Typical People Are At Risk

Most people know that myself, Emma Dalmayne, Melissa Eaton and many others have been campaigning against the use of quackery, especially MMS for years. At least 6 years. There have been numerous phone calls, emails, and comments that take ours of work. We spoke to four office of criminal investigation agents, director of fraud, the … Continue reading The FDA is Indifferent to Autistic Kids but Is Quick to Act When Typical People Are At Risk

A Disgraced Ex-Doctor Says He's Behind the Use of Ketamine to 'Cure' a Child with Autism

  A Disgraced Ex-Doctor Says He's Behind the Use of Ketamine to 'Cure' a Child with Autism FDA Warning Letter       Roby Mitchell claims that ketamine can cure autism symptoms—and has been boasting on social media that he's persuaded a family to try it on their six-year-old. By Anna Merlan April 9, 2020, 10:00am Share … Continue reading A Disgraced Ex-Doctor Says He's Behind the Use of Ketamine to 'Cure' a Child with Autism