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What we know (and don’t know) about autism, according to science
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave ...
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A Brief History of the Science of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...
Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Autism Research—Even As It Aims to Find the Cause
R obert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has shone a spotlight on ...
Poll shows more Trump voters see autism-vaccine link than general public
A new poll has found that 22% of Americans believe that vaccines have been shown to cause autism, with Trump voters being more likely to believe this claim than Harris voters.
NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance." ...
RFK Jr.'s Major Autism Study to Use Private Health Records
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will provide private health data to ...
Chuck E Cheese holds sensory sensitive day for Autism Awareness Month at some Houston locations
The entertainment chain will be hosting the event at several Houston locations, to create a welcoming space for kids with ...
Fact Check: Examining RFK Jr.’s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS
KENNEDY, in interview with Sean Hannity that aired on Fox News on March 11: “There are adverse events from the vaccine. It ...
Moms Create Project Hope – And Spectrum Of Autism Services In Upstate
Project Hope receives funding for services through Medicaid, insurance, and private pay. But a “huge gap” remains that must ...
Rosie O’Donnell interview: The free program for kids with autism that changed her child’s life
Kaleb, a boy with autism featured in “Unleashing Hope,” deals with emotional dysregulation. His family talks about how he was ...