the causes of autism

Activity 11: Lately, vaccination has been in the news as one of the causes of autism. It is often attributed to the mercury-based vaccine preservative thimerosal or to the MMM (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine. What is the link between vaccination and autism? Could this scare prevent parents from immunizing their children, resulting in an increase in childhood diseases? Please support your activity with related web sites and Youtube videos. Please describe the content of these web sites and Youtube videos. ONLY USE WEBSITES AND YOUTUBE REFERENCES… 2-WEBSITES 2-YOUTUBE VIDEOS. Activity 12: Some people think that because gifted children are highly intelligent, they will not have problems in school. We expect children with high IQs to be straight “A” students. However, many of these become underachievers in school. What would cause these intelligent children to fail academically and become underachievers? What can teachers do to help these children do well in school? Please support your activity with related web sites and Youtube videos. Please describe the content of these web sites and Youtube videos. ONLY USE WEBSITES AND YOUTUBE REFERENCES… 2-WEBSITES 2-YOUTUBE VIDEOS.