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RFK Jr. Made Some Truly Awful Comments About Autism And Now He's Shocked That Everyone Is Mad At Him

The health secretary called autism a “preventable disease” and claimed that people with the disorder will never go out on dates, pay taxes, or write poems.

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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 found to be extremely ignorant and, to be perfectly frank, downright offensive,” Jones, who is on the autism spectrum, said in a Tuesday, April 22, TikTok video.

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What to know about RFK Jr.'s autism registry plan

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a disease registry to track Americans with autism. Why it matters: Advocacy groups and experts have called Kennedy's characterization of autism as a "preventable disease" unfounded and stigmatizing.

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Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements on autism

Medical experts, along with people on the autism spectrum, told PolitiFact that Kennedy’s portrayal was skewed.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests compensating families of some people with autism

The Health and Human Services secretary defended his claims about children with autism that drew backlash last week, saying ...

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‘Love On The Spectrum’ Star Criticizes RFK’s ‘Offensive’ Comments About Autism

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked outrage with recent comments about autism. Now, one of ...

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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.” ...

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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 ...

Fact-checker: Examining RFK Jr.’s claims about measles, autism, and obesity as the head of Health and Human Services

In just two months as the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of ...

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RFK Jr. exaggerated the severity of autism in remarks about rising diagnoses

In more recent decades, the diagnostic criteria for autism have broadened, producing a spectrum ranging from severe impacts to more modest ones. Today’s definition encompasses “individuals with milder ...

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 ...

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