Study: Autism Linked To Rainfall

American Voices

November 6, 2008 | ISSUE 44•45

A study from Cornell University has found a correlation between higher levels of precipitation and incidences of autism. What do you think?

If you had to stay indoors all day, you'd probably get pretty bored and decide to develop autism, too.

Ryan Boelter
MRI Technician
How ridiculous. That's like saying excessive sunshine causes cancer. You can't believe studies like this.

Eric Stadtmiller
Snowplow Operator
That's it. I'm never going to force my kids to stand outside in the rain again.

Brandi Seaver
Projectionist

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