Yes, it can be, especially for some loosely defined conditions. Autism is still only defined by 3 main types of behavioral impairment, but we know, that totally unrelated conditions come with the very same behavioral features. So what does it mean? Additionally, when you have Autism issues, the validity of other co-morbid diagnoses is highly questionable.

Thanks Martin for your fine comment and support. Yes that look is priceless! I told Janette I was worried she was too good and that people would think it's a made up story; that is why I included some photos of Danny. It is not made up and this is how informed and articulate parents have to be to stand by their kids. The collective knowledge parents have gained is far greater than any academic knowledge- and thanks to the Internet, we can share this knowledge a lot more effectively than ever before- The Internet is what will bring down this whole none sense... here is some hope at least.

You're welcome Lorene. I thought Janette very believable and you could see in her manner at times just how cut up she was recounting Danny's story.
Before the internet I had to rely on public libraries to have a few good medical dictionaries (now many libraries are closing). I agree, the internet is such a great resource.
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Thanks Michael- I agree!

Thanks Caleb- In the UK, doctors tend not to get paid accordingly to drugs prescribed, though there are financial incentives to vaccinate. What this story shows instead in an inability to think outside the box. As Janette rightly said they are trained to treat what they see, not the causes of a problem. In addition, they have way to much faith in drugs and in their (limited) knowledge. They will always supersede other's opinion even when it's plainly obvious they have got it wrong.

Thanks Andrew for your comment and dropping by- pseudo science? You mean psychiatry? Psychiatrists tend to view themselves as within Science, whilst others, parents, or organizations such as our charity, tend to be viewed as part of the pseudo science. In the end, pseudo science is used as derogatory term against the other side... Perhaps, the issues are not so much who has some scientific truth and correctness, as science has not yet sufficiently guided us on how to proceed with AS and with a range of psychiatric conditions. Perhaps the issues are more to do with arrogance, loss of common sense, loss of compassion, loss of open mindedness.

On comment above"Psychiatrists tend to view themselves as within Science" Nazism and psychiatry are very much same. Students attended university learn how destroy the disabled and Jews. AS suffer if Nazi party won the war never had survived. All fact and see no reason delete this post. Science huh, we must be wary of what is factual science these days. Ask your GP or psychiatrist questions, if AS suffer soon find much release from confusion of lies behind psych-dom.
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I am sorry for the distress experienced and wish you both all the very best.

Lorene, what about getting that camera onto some citizens of been abused by pseudo-science. Never been proven psychiatric disorder, that not really confusing, add psych drugs to AS suffer and must without doubt make life many times more confusio.