Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

Medical experts, along with people on the autism spectrum, told PolitiFact that Kennedy’s portrayal was skewed.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has not publicly commented regarding reports of the federal government enacting a ...

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Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts and advocates about the rise in autism ...

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Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

NIH already keeps a list of registries for various diagnoses, but the "autism registry" report comes amid Kennedy's false ...

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The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked outrage with recent comments about autism. Now, one of ...