Let's compare and contrast!

[conuly]

Some of these traits are traits of autism and some of them are traits of cancer. Let's see if you can spot the difference!

This is a disease which is marked by excessive growth, aka tumors. Answer: Cancer. Hard to tell, but the word "tumor" gives it away.

This is a neurological difference/disability which is marked by either gaze aversion or staring. Answer: Autism. People with cancer generally will look you in the eye for the appropriate amount of time.

This can develop later in life. Answer: Cancer. It should not be possible to become autistic later in life.

This can kill you. Answer: Cancer. Contrary to popular belief, autism does not snatch children, nor does it kill them.

Congratulations. You now know the difference between autism and cancer. There will be a quiz later.

Comments

Re: Autism can kill, apparently, but in a very roundabout way ;))

[missfahrenheit.livejournal.com]

Exactly- the first MMR/autisum correlation type thing was based on onkly twelve people, and it was recently discovered that it's much more likey to be a negative correlation in that kids who don't hasve MMR are more likely to be diagnosed as autistic.

I don't think there's a connection at all, personally. But I'm glad that my mum made sure me and my brother both had our MMR jabs- as eofs pointed out there has been a massive mumps epidemic around British universities lately because lots of these people missed out on the jabs while they were kids.