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While RFK Jr. warns of an ‘autism epidemic’, his department cut research money to reduce autistic suicides

Laura Graham Holmes received a grant to find interventions to reduce suicide among autistic people. Now that grant has been cut

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. blames these 5 environmental toxins for a spike in autism cases

The HHR secretary is leading the conversation about growing autism rates.

Fortune

Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews

First impressions matter − they shape how we’re judged in mere seconds, research shows. People are quick to evaluate others’ competence, likability and honesty, often relying on superficial cues such as appearance or handshake strength. While these snap judgments can be flawed, they often have a lasting impact. In employment,…

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‘Every day she begs for help’: Father fighting for daughter detained in hospital for years to be freed

Exclusive: Government will miss target to get people with learning disabilities out of hospital by more than 8 years

The Independent UK

'Ableist' RFK Jr. Called Out for Claiming Autistic Children Will Never Fall in Love: 'Love on the Spectrum Would Like a Word'

RFK Jr.'s claim that those diagnosed with autism will "never go on a date" was quickly debunked by fans of the Netflix series, Love on the Spectrum.

Latin Times

RFK Jr calls autism an ‘epidemic’ and a tragedy. As an autistic journalist, I have some comments

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Health Secretary wilfully misreads data that should be celebrated, not feared, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. Touted as 'Unfit' After Rant About Lack of Autism in 'Older People': 'He Cannot Be This Stupid'

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incited backlash after questioning why autism is "only happening in young people" during a televised news briefing.

Latin Times

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RFK Jr plays medical detective as he contradicts his own department on autism

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Kennedy suggested that ‘ideology’ has prevented research into the causes of autism, writes Richard Hall

The Independent UK

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'

Health secretary Robert F

The Independent UK

HHS to look at environmental toxins as cause of autism - Roll Call

During press conference, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vows to determine causes of autism and cites concerns about toxins.

Roll Call

Autism Among Children Continues To Rise According To CDC - And It's A Good Thing, Here's Why

The CDC's 15 April 2025 report shows autism diagnoses climbed to 1 in 31 US children in 2022, up from 1 in 36.

International Business Times UK

CDC autism report disputes RFK Jr’s claims about why the condition is on the rise

Experts attribute increase in case numbers to improved diagnostics as Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr insists ‘epidemic’ underway

The Independent UK

Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says

Newly released federal statistics show an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, marking another jump in a long string of increases

The Independent UK

Focusing on a child’s strengths can transform assessments – and help them thrive after an ADHD or autism diagnosis

When parents are concerned about their child’s development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify any conditions, such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning disorders.

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Salon

The problem of RFK's phony autism pledge

The head of this "research" is no doctor — and has a history of torturing kids with fake autism "cures"

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Is Giving Families 'False Hope' By Claiming He'll Figure Out Cause of Autism by September, Former FDA Vaccine Head Warns

Dr. Peter Marks criticized RFK Jr. for giving what he called "false hope" to families by claiming that the cause of autism will be identified by September.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr giving families ‘false hope’ on autism, says outgoing US vaccine official

Dr Peter Marks, forced to resign by Trump administration, sees no ‘possible way’ to determine cause by September

Salon

How public health can survive RFK Jr.

There really is a way to make America healthy again. It's just not Kennedy's way

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The Independent UK

RFK Jr claims US government will know ‘what has caused autism epidemic’ by September

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has claimed the government will know what has caused "the autism epidemic" by September and will "eliminate those exposures."

Euronews

RFK Jr to mobilise hundreds of scientists to determine cause of autism 'by September'

A longtime critic of vaccines, Kennedy has previously expressed the view that childhood jabs cause the developmental condition.

The Independent UK

Trump leans into RFK’s conspiracies about vaccines and autism: ‘Maybe it’s a shot’

Experts say research shows that vaccines are not associated with autism spectrum disorder

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr made claim during televised Cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump

Latin Times

Trump Subtly Pushes Debunked Theory Linking Vaccines to Autism: 'Maybe It's a Shot'

President Donald Trump seemed to elevate debunked theories linking vaccines to autism during a televised meeting with his cabinet after his administration already proposed cuts in local and state childhood vaccination programs.

Roll Call

Kennedy pledges to find autism cause by September - Roll Call

The announcement comes amid lingering criticism that Kennedy has offered mixed messaging on vaccination, including whether it causes autism.

The Conversation

Why the autism jigsaw puzzle piece is such a problematic symbol

For decades, a jigsaw puzzle piece has been used to symbolise autism across the world. It has been used for charity logos and awareness ribbons, and even tattooed on to the bodies of well-meaning parents.

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