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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 ...
Parents hit back at RFK Jr.’s claim that ‘autism destroys families’: ‘Don’t ever say my children are a burden’
Autism destroys families,” he said, “and more importantly, it destroys our greatest resource, which is our children.” But ...
FACT FOCUS: Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS
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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Holly Robinson Peete on Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Autism Claims: ‘This is Some ‘Bulls–t’ | WATCH
Holly Robinson Peete slammed Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. for his controversial comments on autism.
RFK Jr attributes rise in autism to environmental factors, while CDC points to improved diagnostic practices
RFK Jr. and autism experts are at odds over the root cause of autism, as the Department of Health and Human Services launches ...
Advocates respond to HHS Secretary Autism remarks
U.S. Secretary Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made comments about people with Autism and their families that ...
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RFK Jr. exaggerates share of autistic population with severe limitations
The highest figure we found for people with autism severe enough to pose significant challenges to daily living was about one-quarter of the autistic population. More frequently, academic estimates ...
RFK Jr. Says People with Autism 'Will Never Pay Taxes, Hold a Job, Go on a Date,' Sparking Fierce Backlash
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under fire for his claims about autism in his first press conference as Trump's secretary of ...