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RFK Jr.'s autism registry plan faces backlash over privacy and consent concerns
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing backlash over his proposal to establish a national autism ...
Kennedy Claimed Autism ‘Destroys’ Lives. Autistic People Disagree.
“Autism doesn’t destroy families. It’s the ableism that does,” said Tyla Grant, who was diagnosed with autism at 17. She ...
‘Love on the Spectrum’ Stars “Disgusted” With RFK Jr.’s Autism Comments: “Extremely Ignorant”
Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s recent comments on autism, the neurodivergent community is speaking up. Love on the ...
Netflix star slams RFK Jr.’s autism comments: ‘Extremely ignorant’
“Recently, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made several remarks about people who have autism or similar neurological conditions that I ...
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Kennedy's hopes for swift autism research answers on hold
With rising autism rates confirmed by recent CDC reports, NIH officials emphasize the need for thorough research while ...
NIH promises major autism updates ‘within next year’ despite RFK Jr.’s September goal
The NIH study will seek to identify what external environmental factors could be helping to drive rising autism rates.
Kennedy promises exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warns children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism at an “alarming rate.” ...
Proposed autism registry is 'dangerous,' Maine disability rights activists say
Maine autism and disability rights advocates say a proposed national registry for people with autism — coupled with recent inflammatory comments from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.