Kennedy Jr. is facing backlash for his April 16 press conference about autism. In his remarks, RFK Jr. said that children diagnosed with autism are “suffering,” falsely claiming that they will ...

It’s the language of people who think children with disabilities have no value or are a drag on society. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Kennedy’s first thoughts in ...

more parents having children later in life and broader definitions of the disorder. Mr. Kennedy vowed that under his leadership, the health department would focus on looking into certain ...

You need an environmental toxin,” Kennedy said. On Tuesday, the CDC published new data showing that autism rates increased among children in the US. About 1 in every 31 children was diagnosed ...

Kennedy said he believes as many as 1 in 31 children have autism. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a significant commitment at Thursday's Cabinet meeting at the White ...