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There really is a way to make America healthy again. It's just not Kennedy's way

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has claimed the government will know what has caused "the autism epidemic" by September and will "eliminate those exposures."

The announcement comes amid lingering criticism that Kennedy has offered mixed messaging on vaccination, including whether it causes autism.  

For decades, a jigsaw puzzle piece has been used to symbolise autism across the world. It has been used for charity logos and awareness ribbons, and even tattooed on to the bodies of well-meaning parents.

Brittany Cartwright has shared her hopes and ambitions for her three-year-old son.

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor's three-year-old son Cruz Cauchi has been diagnosed with autism after he stopped speaking before his second birthday.

The large meta-analysis is the latest to show a connection between autism and diabetes.

The education of autistic children and young people in western societies has been heavily influenced by a medicalised understanding of autism. This means considering autism as a disorder, with a focus on correcting autistic people’s perceived lacks, rather than building on their strengths.

Scientists, professors, engineers, teachers and doctors are routinely ranked among the most trustworthy people in society. This is because these professions rely heavily on research, and good research is viewed as the most reliable source of knowledge.