Those of us who are professionals in the field did a collective eye roll,” one expert said of RFK’s recent statements.

Kennedy Jr., has expressed views on the causes of autism that clash with scientific evidence. With statements like "genes don't cause an epidemic," he emphasizes environmental factors as the ...

Autism spectrum disorder is now diagnosed in about 1 in 31 children in the United States, based on a regional study the ...

A coalition of autism scientists has formed to counter RFK, Jr.’s misrepresentations of science and of autism spectrum ...

As national officials shift research priorities on autism causes, Baltimore parents fear it could negatively affect the care ...

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease early in life, a nationwide ...

Autism researchers are facing massive cuts to federal funding, misinformation about the condition they study and worrisome policy announcements.

Autism spectrum disorder, which affects around 1% of children worldwide, is as complex as the range of genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to it. Its complexity has made it difficult ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has vowed to address rising U.S. autism rates as a top health priority for the Trump ...