Veganism causes autism

Yes diagnoses have become more common and accurate, and the spectrum has grown. HOWEVER, diagnoses have increased so greatly in the past few decades, that most people in my field agree there are other causes contributing.

I remember reading in a book called Unnatural Selection (written by Mark Roeder, since apparently there are a bunch of books with that title) that there is a theory that it's a response to the high-information-density nature of the modern world that, in the way that the brain's response to anything can, often goes a little off the deep end of the adaptation that the brain is trying to make.

So... The world is so complicated that some brains just short circuit?
I've not heard that theory. I shall have to research it.

I'm recalling something I read about four years ago and then shortening what I do remember, so I could have given you the wrong idea about "short circuiting." Besides, most of the book was about how nerds, who consist a large part of the ASD population, are coming out on top of today's society when compared to the physical characteristics that were so important previously.

I know you weren't trying to sound this way, but that last comment is WAY off base and not appropriate. The majority are not "nerds." The majority have no special talent or knowledge or skills. They are not geniuses or prodigies. They are people that struggle with what others consider basic life skills. Relationships, education, employment, jobs. fundamental life skills. NOT nerdy or smart people that are "awkward." Do you know the name of the book? I am now slightly intrigued and very worried about the "information" in it.

Mate, once again, I'm shortening, simplifying and attempting to recall information from a book I read at least four years ago, though now that I think about where I read it six may be more accurate. I could be relaying completely false information due to how it's filtered through my worldview and how poor my memory generally is. Besides, if my memories ARE correct, the book's connections are between how the modern world is the most information-dense environment in history and how those who can adapt well to that can thrive, not connecting endearing nerds to those whose lives are ruined by a maladjustment of their own brain.

And I am actually on the autism spectrum myself, so I should know a thing or two about it. I'm not saying that all people on the ASD are nerds (which I will admit was a terrible way to word that, and was a response to how the book presents itself) and acknowledge that there are many terrible effects that are experienced by those with low-functioning autism.

Also, both title and author are readily available in the first comment I made on this post.

I don't think there was anything inappropriate about @kamatsu's "nerds" comment. Firstly he/she was not referring specifically to any persons with any disability, but was referring to "nerds" in general; the fact that some who may be considered to be nerds may fall somewhere in the asd spectrum is merely coincidental. (At least that was my take)
Secondly, last time I looked "nerd" wasn't the epithet it once was. The dungeons and dragons crowd have grown up, embraced their nerdiness, and taken over the tech industry. Just because someone may be a nerd doesn't mean they are autistic, and if they're autistic it doesn't mean they are a nerd.
Thirdly, as a psychology student this is a theory I've not heard so I'm intrigued. No one in the behavioral sciences seems to be able to agree on any theory. They agree autism is more common but they tend to poo poo every possible explanation without giving an alternative.

I have never met anyone that dislikes or hates people with autism. I have found it can make them uncomfortable if they are not sure how to engage with the person, but not hateful. Just curious to see what your experiences are. Unless you mean autism itself, then i could understand why people would "dislike" it.

Also guest, when were you diagnosed? I am curious since that has not been an official diagnosis for 2 years. I have wondered how the change has affected people.

Guest its not hate or dislike exactly People are pack animals like wolfs so individuals that are sick, weak or are different then the pack are driven out or killed we are more evolved so we don't do that but its still deep down in our genes or instinct or what ever to feel that person is not part of the pack or feels off to us so some people act uncomfortable wile others over compensate. The really funny part is the humans that are the most pack like act the lest like it around autistic and autistic like people take a autistic person around sports team, fire fighters, or bickers and they don't shy away or overcompensate they treat them like any other person. We really are a weird species.