The Autism Spectrum Is Too Broad

In 2021, a Lancet commission report on the future of autism research and care introduced the term “profound autism” for ...

A Furious Debate Over Autism’s Causes Leaves Parents Grasping for Answers

The Trump administration’s embrace of unproven or debunked theories about vaccines and Tylenol has left doctors fielding ...

How Autism Diagnosis Has Changed Over the Years

Reported cases have surged. Doctors and scientists point to how diagnosis and awareness have morphed over time.
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RFK Jr. Exaggerates Share of Autistic Population With Severe Limitations

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attracted notice — and in some quarters, outrage — for remarks about autism, a topic he’s clashed with scientists about for years. Kennedy ...
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Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements on autism

This article originally appeared on PolitiFact. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attracted notice — and in some quarters, outrage — for remarks about autism, a topic he’s ...
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Boy with severe autism wishes for birthday cards

BIG BEAR CITY, CA -- A boy with severe autism in California has just one birthday wish: birthday cards. Like many boys his age, Ryan Fritsinger can spend hours building Legos into cars, houses and ...
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RFK Jr. exaggerates share of autistic population with severe limitations

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a news conference on April 22. Credit: Getty Images / Andrew Harnik Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.