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Experts Alarmed by RFK Jr.'s Dangerous Autism Claims

4/24/2025

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Kennedy's Autism Controversy

Autism experts are sounding the alarm over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial stance on autism, which advocates for extensive health monitoring and slashes to disability services. His unfounded claims connecting autism to environmental toxins and vaccines have been dismissed by researchers. As funding for autism research dwindles, the urgency for advocacy and resources grows, especially with diagnoses on the rise.

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Trump Cuts Disability Support

The Trump administration's funding cuts have devastated programs for individuals with disabilities, notably ending the Charting My Path initiative. Students like Jake, who faces challenges with autism, now lack crucial support for their transition to adulthood. Advocates are sounding the alarm, emphasizing that these cuts jeopardize essential research and services for disabled students across the country.

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Kennedy's Autism Controversy

Autism experts are sounding the alarm over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial stance on autism, which advocates for extensive health monitoring and slashes to disability services. His unfounded claims connecting autism to environmental toxins and vaccines have been dismissed by researchers. As funding for autism research dwindles, the urgency for advocacy and resources grows, especially with diagnoses on the rise.

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