No, according to actual reports from the McCain campaign...according to the Palin family.
These two diagnoses are similar in that they are devastating to families who hear of this diagnosis for their child.
However, Trig's "autism" is not a correct label. Trig has a genetic disorder called "Trisomy 21" or more commonly known as "Down Syndrome." It used to be referred to as Mongolism because of the asian facial features that children with this genetic disorder display such as slanted eyes. The most recent (and politically correct term) is Trisomy 21 or Down Syndrome.
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