That’s where we’re going to find an answer.” But according to many autism scientists I spoke to for this story, Kennedy is ...

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 ...

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

With autism rates rising dramatically since the 90s, questions swirl about its causes and characteristics. Contrary to myths, ...

The federal government may have partial answers on the purported causes of autism by this fall, but not the full picture, as ...

United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a massive testing and research effort to identify the ...