What part of 'autism is genetic' doesn't RFK Jr. understand?

In announcing that circumcision doubles the rate of autism, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

How Autism Diagnosis Has Changed Over the Years

Reported cases have surged. Doctors and scientists point to how diagnosis and awareness have morphed over time.

A Furious Debate Over Autism’s Causes Leaves Parents Grasping for Answers

The Trump administration’s embrace of unproven or debunked theories about vaccines and Tylenol has left doctors fielding ...
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The Problem With Seeing Autism As A “Spectrum”

The concept of the “autism spectrum,” once revolutionary, may now oversimplify autism’s complexity. Experts argue autism isn’t a line from mild to severe but a diverse set of traits and needs, ...

Pa. lawmaker proposes new ‘Purple Alert’ system after autistic child’s death

The proposed alert system comes after the death of a 6-year-old autistic child who went missing in Pennsylvania earlier this month.

Who Is Greta Thunberg... The Swedish Activist Who Has Become A Headache For The Israeli Occupation?

Who Is Greta Thunberg... The Swedish Activist Who Has Become A Headache For The Israeli Occupation?. Greta Thunberg, 22, ...

I am autistic - there are so many things wrong with how it is spoken about

The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become "part of everyday language" since the phrase was coined in the ...

All 10 Episodes of 'Haunted Hotel' Season 1, Ranked

Netflix's adult animated horror comedy Haunted Hotel recently premiered its first season to strong reviews, but which of its ...

What REALLY causes autism? From too much screentime to pollution and diet – the experts separate fact from fiction

DONALD Trump caused uproar this week when he claimed that pregnant women who take paracetamol are more likely to have an autistic child, telling mums-to-be to “fight like hell not to take it”.