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Fact-checking RFK Jr.’s claim that environmental toxins cause autism

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attributed increasing autism rates to environmental toxins. Autism researchers told PolitiFact that lacks evidence and omits other important factors such as growing awareness that help explain the increase.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on M… · 5d

Wisconsin autism groups say RFK Jr. wrong on facts, offensive in approach

For people concerned about the self-esteem and suicide ideation of those with autism, Kennedy sounded like his goal was to get rid of them.

USA Today · 1d

'Disgusting': Strong reaction in Central Mass. to RFK Jr. comments about autism

Autism numbers in the U.S. are on the upswing, with 1 in 31 8-year-olds (3.2%) diagnosed in 2022. In 2000, the ratio was 1 in 150.

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Get the Facts: Autism rates rose to 1 in 31, this is the CDC data

Autism incidence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, according to a report released ...

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Get the Facts: Autism rates increased to 1 in 31, this is where the CDC got its numbers

We're really using this as *** platform to spread awareness and really share our love and share our story and show families People all over the world that people with autism really have.

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World Autism Month sparks call for broader inclusion and acceptance

Autism Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism, particularly ...

The Greenwood Commonwealth1d

Autism awareness event set Saturday; mom calls host group ‘special’

Ayesha McKorkle, who is raising three children with autism, will be attending an autism awareness celebration Saturday ...

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