people link vaccines to autism because over the past 20 years as more children were given vaccines there was a rise in cases of autism in children. positive relationship statistically. vaccine proportions have not been related to any other disability. the statistics simply suggest a relationship.
You know what else has happened? Diagnoses aren’t gatekept to just young boys! They’re not *as* inaccessible as they were before. Almost like when diagnosis becomes accessible to more people, you’ll see more of it. We’re also not locking Autistic people away as much and have more supports in school. 😱