Los Angeles, CA-A meeting of the world's foremost experts on neurodevelopmental disorders and vaccine science, moderated by autism authority and former co-host of MTV's Singled Out Jenny McCarthy, will be held today at UCLA's Schoenberg Auditorium.
"For years now, the scientific community has lagged behind the overwhelming anecdotal evidence that has been collected and compiled in places like Google and YouTube," Dr. McCarthy explained. "This meeting is the perfect opportunity to bring together research scientists, physicians and lay people treating disorders such as autism, and the speakers we have lined up are just amazing."
Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge, was very impressed with the scheduled presenters. "Where else are you going to hear Oprah discuss her work on mapping autism risk loci using genetic linkage and chromosomal rearrangements or Holly Robinson Peete expounding on studies of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from children with autism spectrum disorder."
The highlight of the symposium will very likely be the expert panel discussion on the role of environmental toxins, in particular mercury and childhood vaccinations, in autism. Panelists will include Montel Williams, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, and the Phillie Phanatic.
9 comments:
Knudsen, you seem awfully upset because a mother expessed her views about her autistic child.
Does Dr. Baron-Cohen have a bunny costume too?
Gotta love our pop culture...
I don't get "awfully upset". I get bemused.
NB, I think you're projecting. Zoo's point is that, oh, never mind. Hey, look over there, is that DAVID KIRBY???
I'm not upset about anything. Just calling it like I see it. I'm a big fan of expressing views and support anyone who chooses to do so.
Golly - is that what they mean by an 'all star cast?'
Cheers
Hey, Zoo! Interesting post. I'm a reformed journalist myself and am enjoying perusing your blog.
Ha! This is really good.
But what role will Jim Carrey play, especially with McCarthy's expert claim for his knowledge in the use of the adduction of the vocal cords to communicate with autistic children?
I figure that this relationship is just research for his next role in Dumb and Dumber III: Lloyd Gets a Girl.
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