I thought I'd post this article in case people hadn't seen it.
I've fallen foul of this kind of thing in a small way myself. It's one of the many reasons I no longer use Facebook.
Marcel Fontaine's story is very disturbing. This is how popular hysteria can so easily get whipped up.
And how false stereotypes get used to maintain a climate of suspicion (and fear) about autistic people.
Also included is the story of Dr Paul Offit, a pro-vaccine campaigner who came out against Andrew Wakefield.