Can dairy products lead to autism? Internet slams PETA and labels it a conspiracy theorist group

Can dairy products lead to autism? Internet slams PETA and labels it a conspiracy theorist group
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has now come under the limelight after Twitter users slammed the organization for their old ad that claimed that "studies have shown a link between autism and cow milk."

What is Autism?

Autism Speaks Light it Up Blue Autism Awareness Celebration at Chicago Children's Museum on April 8, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois.

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Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States today.