Autism community fears RFK Jr. would set back decades of progress
Advocates worry that as HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could undermine years of work to unlink autism and vaccines and divert precious research dollars to a discredited theory.
RFK Jr. stunned after emotionally-charged testimony from senator over discredited autism claims
The second day of the tumultuous confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., became emotional on Thursday when New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan brought up how autism vaccine studies had impacted her family and decried claims that concerns over his nomination were driven by partisan intent.
Senator Fights Back Tears Going After RFK Jr. on Autism
Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan fought back tears as she confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his unwillingness to completely disavow past statements pushing the scientifically-refuted claim that vaccines cause autism—making a striking personal revelation in the process.
At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. refuses to say that vaccines don’t cause autism
During a sometimes contentious confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to confirm that he believes vaccines do not cause autism.
RFK Jr. questioned about previous claims linking vaccines to autism at HHS confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, faced his second day of confirmation hearings Thursday.
RFK Jr. Refuses to Say That Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. began a second day of Senate confirmation hearings to head the US Department of Health and Human Services with questions from a Republican who’s concerned about his doubts about vaccine safety.
Bill Gates likely had autism as a child, he reveals: ‘Wasn’t widely understood’
Bill Gates said he believes he would have been diagnosed with autism if he were growing up today. The tech billionaire made ...
Kennedy, in His Own Words: Flu, Diabetes, Autism and More
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, doesn’t just hold fringe views on vaccines. We ...
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What Happens When an Autism Screening Flags More Mild Cases?
New research shows standardized autism screening flags more toddlers, especially with milder symptoms, but many skip follow-ups—highlighting the need for better early intervention.
Boy with autism found after going missing during recess at Sharon school, leaving mother enraged
A Massachusetts mother is demanding answers after her young son with autism went missing during recess at his school and was ...
Autism researchers shed light on how α2δ protein mutations affect neurodevelopmental processes
A study in the journal Pharmaceuticals has uncovered how specific genetic mutations in α2δ-1 and α2δ-3 proteins linked to ...
HELP FOR FAMILIES ON AUTISM JOURNEY - Moms Create Project Hope – And Spectrum Of Autism Services In Upstate
Lisa Lane with her son, Colby, both to left, and Susan Sachs with her son, Michael, celebrate Project Hope Foundation. Lane ...
Freeport parents push school district to support students with autism
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A concerned parent or guardian fills nearly every seat at Thursday’s Freeport Board of Education ...
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Revolutionary video game identifies autism with 80% accuracy
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children in the United States and one in 100 worldwide. Early diagnosis ...