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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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