Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental behavior that affects the way a person
communicates and their behavior. According to the textbook, autism spectrum disorder is
characterized by deficits and significant impairment in two domains. These domains are social
and communication deficits and repetitive behaviors along with fixated interests.
According to research, scientists does not know exactly what causes autism or if vaccinations are
the reason for children having autism. Vaccine safety experts agree that MMR vaccines are not
responsible for recent increases in children with autism. In my opinion, vaccines are given to
help keep the body safe from different illnesses and diseases. Some of the reasons parents fear
their child should not have the vaccinations is because autism has been known to appear in
children who have problems with their genes, brain connectors, metabolism, and immune
system.
If I was to look at this from a biblical perspective, I would have to say that autism is a demonic
spirit that only God can heal. The Bible talks about numerous stories of people being sick but are
healed by Jesus Christ. For example, Mark 9:17-19 talks about how Jesus healed a young boy of
epilepsy. God created everyone in his image but without any sickness or illness.
I would advise parents that if they think that the vaccination is the cause of their child having
autism, then they should ask questions regarding how this could have happened. I would also
advise parents, that if you feel your child has received autism due to vaccinations, start a parent
advisory group along with the doctors to inform the parents of ways they can get help to educate
them better about the importance of vaccinations and autism.
When it comes to vaccinations, I think the media should just advertise and tell the parents the
importance of why all children should have their shots. Media should not try to increase their
ratings but think about how they can save a life from being destroyed through sickness or death.
1. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development. (2014). Common gene variants account for most genetic risk for
autism. Retrieved March 2, 2018,
from https://www.nichd.nih.gov/news/releases/072114-gene-variants-autism
Parritz, R. H., & Troy, M. F. (2017). Disorders of childhood: Development and psychopathology. Boston,
MA: Cengage Learning.
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