Autism community sounds alarms over ‘harmful’ RFK Jr. comments
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that autistic people 'will never pay taxes, they’ll never hold a job, they’ll never play baseball.'
- Kennedy claimed that 'one in every 31 Americans is now diagnosed' with autism and projected costs to reach $1 trillion annually by 2035.
- The Autism Society of America stated that the CDC data 'does not signal an epidemic' but reflects diagnostic progress and a need for science-based policy.
- Kennedy accused the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control of blocking studies into the cause of autism.
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Advocates Still Alarmed Even as HHS Walks Back Autism Registry Announcement
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Local community members react to RFK Jr.'s autism comments and potential registry
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Those for and against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism are still reacting and speaking out two weeks later. RFK Jr. spoke at a press conference on April 16 where he was quoted saying, "Autism destroys families." Local community members have expressed their thoughts and concerns since the comments were made, including RAMP, a local nonprofit that helps those with disabilities live independently. Dane Johnson is t…
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The complexities of autism disorder
Anthony Tilghman has worked diligently to find help and resources to support his daughter, who has been diagnosed with mild autism. With proper resources, and just shy of her third birthday, the toddler has progressed well and loves school. (Courtesy of Anthony Tilghman) by Lindiwe Vilakazi, For the Washington Informer Anthony Tilghman’s daughter was just 1 … Continued
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