What Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Doesn't Understand About Autism
Briefly

The article discusses how Donald Trump's alliance with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has brought vaccine skepticism into the forefront of the MAGA platform, despite overwhelming scientific evidence debunking claims linking vaccines to autism. As Kennedy, now serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services, publicly pledges to find the cause of autism, concerns arise due to his simultaneous cuts in essential medical research. Dr. Alycia Halladay highlights the psychological desperation of parents facing autism, which drives them toward harmful misinformation and treatments, signifying a deeper issue in public understanding and trust in science.
When it comes to desperate parents seeking help for their children with autism, misinformation can lead them to dangerous choices, showcasing the power of discredited claims.
Kennedy's new role has raised concerns, especially when he declares intentions to uncover the causes of autism, despite overseeing cuts to crucial medical research.
Read at The New Yorker
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