Anonymous wrote:I know autism is at least in part genetic because various cousins have kids with autism.
So don't get me wrong. But it does seem like autism has exploded in numbers.

Why don't we keep an open mind and look at all the variables, not just the "accepted" causes?

Remember, Galileo proclaimed the earth was round and almost got burned at the stake for that heresy. He had the temerity to question the accepted flat earth belief of his time.

Not saying RFK Jr. is a Galileo, but at least let's explore potential environmental factors that might be causing susceptible individuals to develop autism.

And if RFK were a normal person who respected science working for a normal administration that wanted to improve our society, you would have a point. But this administration is making decisions every day that will make us sicker and die sooner. They have consistently shown that they are eager to hurt people, makes people’s lives harder, and looking for vulnerable people to scapegoat in order to advance their fascist dictatorship.

RKF and everyone in this administration can’t be trusted to walk your grandmother across the street for god’s sake. They’re insane, cruel, and sociopathic.

RFK can F all the way off and I will die fighting them on this. No “wellness” camps!

Anonymous wrote:His database initiative will 100% deter people from getting their kids tested/diagnosed. Kids are not going to get the supports they need. I’m disgusted at how he is acting as if autism is some leprosy or cancer. We have so many incredibly brilliant individuals in this world Who happened to have autism. They are artists, philosophers, inventors, and yes, RFK they even play sports.

I think this attitude is part of the problem. I have no idea how a database will turn out and I totally get not liking it. But my two friends with children (grown males) with severe autism are not in the same bucket as artists, philosophers, and inventors and they certainly don’t have near enough help or resources.

Anonymous wrote:His database initiative will 100% deter people from getting their kids tested/diagnosed. Kids are not going to get the supports they need. I’m disgusted at how he is acting as if autism is some leprosy or cancer. We have so many incredibly brilliant individuals in this world Who happened to have autism. They are artists, philosophers, inventors, and yes, RFK they even play sports.

The database is concerning, but let’s not pretend that autism isn’t a disease often requiring significant financial and medical resources. Society would not function if everyone had Level 2 or 3 autism or if everyone had leprosy or cancer.

I’ve heard he’s trying to make a link between the white male mass shooters and autism.

His database initiative will 100% deter people from getting their kids tested/diagnosed. Kids are not going to get the supports they need. I’m disgusted at how he is acting as if autism is some leprosy or cancer. We have so many incredibly brilliant individuals in this world Who happened to have autism. They are artists, philosophers, inventors, and yes, RFK they even play sports.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't like him or the administration. However, if he can take a different look at this, I am willing to listen to what they come up with. If it's garbage, we're no worse than we're now. If they find something, then it can be discussed on its own merits.

We know that there have been studies of individual vaccine safety, yes. They are properly done and well documented. However, nobody studied the effect of 20+ vaccinations before the age of 18 months. That's a really big question. Those born in 70s, 80s and 90s didn't have as many vaccination at this early an age.

The number of vaccinations in early childhood is a likely suspect. What's wrong with studying that?

Because it has already been exhaustively studied, so much so that it’s basically the only thing that’s been ruled out.

The problem with studying this AGAIN, even though it has been extensively studied is that he is stealing funds from other autism programs!! That money could be used in many other, better ways.

Ask any parent of a an autistic child. Money so their kid had more ABA, money so they can live in a group house, money for job training. Where do you think the money for this coming from?? The Autism CARES Act. You really think we DOGE and Trump they are putting new money toward this?