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Many in the autism community say RFK Jr. is pushing harmful and regressive rhetoric about who they are
cnn.com/2025/04/19/health/autism-rfk-criticism/

RFK Jr.’s controversial comments draw ire at Minnesota autism convention: Comments by the health secretary were a hot topic at Minnesota's annual autism ...
startribune.com/health-secretarys-comments-draw-ire-at-minnesota-autism-convention/601334153

Explainer: Why are autism rates rising?: There are no treatments or cures for autism, nor can it be reversed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Gwen Walz Skewers RFK Jr. Over 'Deeply Upsetting' Autism Comments — And She Doesn't Hold Back
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Gwen Walz on RFK Jr. comments: People with autism ‘contribute more to this nation than this man ever will’
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5254735-gwen-walz-on-rfk-jr-comments-people-with-autism-contribute-more-to-this-nation-than-this-man-ever-will/

RFK Jr. and the CDC Disagree on a Major Autism Study: The HHS Secretary fields criticism of his long-held autism beliefs.
time.com/7278787/rfk-jr-cdc-autism-study/

RFK Jr. has a goal to study what's 'behind' autism by September. How realistic is it?
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RFK Jr.'s comments on autism draw reactions from parents and experts: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing growing criticism from parents and advocates who say his ...
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/parents-experts-react-rfk-jrs-autism-claims-120911306

The Real Reason Autism Rates Are Rising: Autism rates are rising, but RFK, Jr. is wrong about the reasons. Here's what the science says
scientificamerican.com/article/the-real-reason-autism-rates-are-rising/

RFK Jnr says 'tsunami' of autism is 'preventable... caused by toxins': The top health official in the US has slammed "epidemic deniers" and vowed to find a cure ...
9news.com.au/world/world-news-robert-kennedy-jnr-says-autism-preventable-and-an-epidemic-in-united-states/640284d1-c220-4e20-a063-a866ed21636e
Autism Advocates Come Out Hard Against RFK Jr.'s Latest Rhetoric: "We are deeply concerned," the groups said.
huffpost.com/entry/autism-advocates-rfk-jr-epidemic_n_68017e6fe4b01dc12d4b7d62

RFK Jr contradicts experts by linking autism rise to ‘environmental toxins’: US health secretary bucks expert opinion as research shows rise in diagnoses due to ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/16/rjk-jr-rise-autism-diagnoses

Kennedy plans studies into link between environmental factors and autism: U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that he plans to ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kennedy-move-autism-study-newly-created-administrative-office-2025-04-16/

RFK pushes to find 'environmental' cause of autism, calls rising rates an 'epidemic'
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/04/16/nx-s1-5366676/autism-cdc-rates-rfk-research

What Has RFK Jr. Said About Autism and Vaccines?: On the heels of RFK Jr.’s claim that we’ll know the ‘cause’ of autism by September, he continued to spread lies ...
thecut.com/article/what-has-rfk-jr-said-about-autism-and-vaccines.html

RFK Jr. lays out new studies on autism, shuts down 'better diagnoses' as a cause: Kennedy has prioritized autism as one of the chronic illnesses he’s determined ...
abcnews.go.com/Health/rfk-jr-lays-new-studies-autism-shuts-diagnoses/story

RFK Jr. plans autism studies to identify 'environmental toxins' linked to rising rates
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rfk-jr-autism-studies-environmental-toxins-rising-rates-rcna201582

RFK Jr. Is Missing 1 Major Point In The CDC's New Autism Report — And Experts Agree
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RFK Jr. Blames ‘Environmental Toxins’ For Autism Rates, Dismisses Better Awareness, Screening
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RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers: The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/16/us/politics/rfk-jr-autism.html

What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren't the cause
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RFK Jr. contradicts CDC on causes of autism: Kennedy contradicted a CDC study attributing the rise in autism to better screening.
axios.com/2025/04/16/kennedy-cdc-autism-rates

WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence
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CNN Doctor Names Reality Show That Debunks RFK Jr.’s Wild Autism Claims: The health secretary made a handful of claims on autism during a news conference ...
thedailybeast.com/cnn-doctor-names-reality-show-that-proves-rfk-jrs-autism-claims-wrong/

Kennedy contradicts CDC on autism
thehill.com/newsletters/health-care/5252761-kennedy-contradicts-cdc-on-autism/

Autism rates in US children hit record level in 2022, CDC data show: Rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children reached a record level in 2022 ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/autism-rates-us-children-hit-record-level-2022-cdc-data-show-2025-04-15/

Estimated 1 in 31 children have autism as diagnosis rates increase in the US: CDC
abcnews.go.com/Health/estimated-1-31-children-autism-diagnosis-rates-increase/story

CDC report says autism rates are rising due to better screening, contradicting RFK Jr.
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5250535-cdc-report-says-autism-rates-are-rising-due-to-better-screening-contradicting-rfk-jr/

US health chief Kennedy targets 'environmental toxins' as cause of autism: Robert F. Kennedy contradicted both developing and established science on autism in ...
jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-850462
RFK Jr launches probe into causes behind rise in autism : Most scientists attribute the rising number of people with autism to wider diagnostic criteria.
semafor.com/article/04/17/2025/rfk-jr-launches-probe-into-causes-behind-rise-in-autism-cases

RFK Jr. Contradicts CDC In Bonkers Claims on Autism: The HHS Secretary proclaimed “the epidemic is real” and said autism “destroys” families.
thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-contradicts-cdc-in-bonkers-claims-on-autism/

RFK Jr.’s dehumanizing comments about autistic kids infuriate KY moms | Opinion: Linda Blackford: It’s hard to know whether to be more scared or angry that ...
kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article304426301.html

Autism rates in US children hit record level in 2022, CDC data show: (Reuters) -Rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children reached a record level in ...
yahoo.com/news/autism-rates-us-children-hit-171017671.html
US health chief Kennedy targets ‘environmental toxins’ as cause of autism: Environmental contributors to autism are behind its rising prevalence ...
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US autism rate continues to rise, CDC says, pointing to greater awareness and better screening
cnn.com/2025/04/15/health/autism-rate-cdc-report-2022/

4 Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Press Conference on CDC Autism Report: Kennedy said he will soon announce a series of studies to examine environmental toxins ...
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-04-16/4-takeaways-from-rfk-jr-s-press-conference-on-cdc-autism-report

Autism Rate Continues to Rise Among Children, C.D.C. Reports: While the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/15/health/autism-children-cdc.html

US autism rates in children hit record high in 2022, CDC says: Rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children reached a record level in 2022 ...
dailysabah.com/world/americas/us-autism-rates-in-children-hit-record-high-in-2022-cdc-says

In first news conference as HHS secretary, Kennedy says autism is an epidemic in the US
cnn.com/2025/04/16/health/rfk-autism-epidemic/

Health chief RFK Jr.: Autism caused by environmental exposures; contradicts new CDC report - UPI.com
upi.com/Health_News/2025/04/16/autism-robert-f-kennedy-Jr/1201744828406/

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