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RFK Jr.'s comments on autism draw reactions from parents and experts

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments about autism and vaccines reinforce harmful stereotypes.

"He's spreading fear and misinformation," says Beth Hoffman , a mom of a non-speaking son with autism.

A new CDC report shows autism diagnoses are on the rise, affecting 1 in 31 8-year-olds in 2022 .

Autism Society of America CEO: "Claims that autism is 'preventable' or definitively caused by 'environmental toxins' are not supported by current research" Autism Society President Christopher Banks : "We need more support, more acceptance and the right kind of research" He also emphasized the importance of preserving access to essential programs.

VR Score

86

Informative language

88

Neutral language

27

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

57

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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not detected

Known propaganda techniques

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short-lived

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