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Autism Advocates Unite to Challenge Kennedy's Committee Changes

3/22/2026

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On March 19, 2026, autism scientists and advocates gathered to set an agenda in response to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s reshaping of the federal autism advisory committee.
Craig Snyder (critic) criticized the reshaped committee for lacking scientific expertise.
The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee aims to influence funding and priorities and include more autistic voices.
Alison Singer (organizer) highlighted funding increases from private sources.

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Story summary

On March 19, 2026, autism scientists and advocates gathered to set an agenda in response to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s reshaping of the federal autism advisory committee.
Craig Snyder (critic) criticized the reshaped committee for lacking scientific expertise.
The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee aims to influence funding and priorities and include more autistic voices.
Alison Singer (organizer) highlighted funding increases from private sources.