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. 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.
Bernie Sanders Points Out RFK Jr.'s 'Troubling' View On Autism And Vaccines
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s response to his question probing his views on autism and vaccines was "troubling."
New study takes on another myth about what causes autism: ‘Many mothers feel guilty’
Autism is a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social ...
Scientists Just Debunked a Major Myth About Autism
For years, studies have suggested that a mother’s health during pregnancy could influence her child’s likelihood of ...
How the internet diagnosed the entire world with autism and ADHD
There hasn’t been a single week in the past few years where I haven’t wondered whether I have ADHD or autism. I, like many ...
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 ...
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 ...
Study finds no evidence that maternal sickness during pregnancy causes autism
While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, ...
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 ...
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 ...