RFK Jr. Walks Back on Deadline for Finding Cause of Autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has walked back his September deadline for the for the agency to determine the cause of autism. Why It Matters Kennedy’s announcement in March that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would look into possible links between vaccines and autism raised questions due to the overwhelming scientific research […]
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How Much Should Environment’s Impact on Autism Be Studied? Expert Weighs In
A leading national autism researcher refutes statements made by U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding environmental factors being primarily to blame for a drastic increase in known national cases. Why It Matters On Wednesday, Kennedy highlighted what he described as an “epidemic running rampant” of autism cases nationwide, following […]
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Man With Autism Can’t Tolerate Physical Touch—Then Comes Baby Niece
A video of an autistic man has melted hearts after his sister shared a rare moment between him and his 18-month-old niece. The clip, posted by Amber Emery (@amberemery28) on TikTok, shows her brother Alfie, 24, sitting on the couch with his arm around the toddler—something remarkable as he typically can’t tolerate physical touch. Emery […]
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