Interview: Tri-State Remarkable Woman talks autism stigmas

Interview: Tri-State Remarkable Woman talks autism stigmas

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The new health and human services secretary is focusing a lot of attention on autism. Robert Kennedy Junior is calling for more studies and says he expects to know the cause of the disorder by September.  But those and other comments have prompted a bigger conversation about autism, what it is and about the people who have it. Eyewitness News sat down with Casey Depriest, whose years of work with people with autism won h…

Gwen Walz Skewers RFK Jr. Over 'Deeply Upsetting' Autism Comments — And She Doesn't Hold Back

The health secretary was widely condemned this week for remarks he made about autism. One expert shares what's most concerning.

On Autism, Kennedy Turns Against Science and Reality

During his first news conference as Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 16 ticked off things he thinks kids with autism will never do, including paying taxes, holding a job, and going on a date. Kennedy’s comments go against science and reality.  This slide presentation first appeared on KFF Health News’ Instagram account. If you enjoyed this story from the KFF Health News social team, follow us on Instagram @kffh…

RFK Jr's comments on autism spark outrage; hear local reaction

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr speaking on autism and sparking a new conversation about the science and how people with it are perceived."This is an individual tragedy as well. Autism destroys families and, more importantly, it destroys our greatest resources, which are our children," said Kennedy Jr. Twenty-three-year-old Emma Christian, who has autism, said this has sparked a national discussion."Autism is not a tragedy at all. What is, is…

‘Survivor’ Contestant Eva Erickson, Who Has Autism, Slams RFK Jr’s Claims Autism Destroys Families | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Eva Erickson is a contestant on the current season of Survivor who has earned praise for being open and honest about her autism. The 24-year-old contestant won the Immunity Challenge this week and showed how strong people with autism can truly be. Now, Eva is speaking out to slam Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s controversial comments about people who have autism. Keep reading to find out more… “Autism destroys families, and more importantly, it destroys…

I know RFK Jr. is wrong about autistic people — because he's talking about me

Robert F. Kennedy Jr's blanket characterization of autistic people not working and paying taxes is false. So are his claims of an autism epidemic.