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Apr 16

WATCH: RFK Jr. holds news briefing for CDC findings on the increase of autism prevalence

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Kennedy described autism as a “preventable disease,” although researchers and scientists have identified genetic factors are associated with it. Autism is not considered a disease, but a complex disorder that impacts the brain.

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Apr 10

WATCH: RFK Jr. orders HHS to determine the cause of autism by September

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Anti-vaccine advocates, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have for years inaccurately claimed that routine childhood shots may cause autism.

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Mar 17

Watch 9:55
Why police still lack training to effectively respond to people with disabilities

By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran, Sam Weber

Despite the rise of people diagnosed with autism, explicit training for law enforcement to respond to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities is still rare. Misunderstandings between officers and people with disabilities can lead to tragic consequences. Judy Woodruff reports…

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Oct 03

Watch 8:25
Researchers find alarming rise in autism diagnoses among Somali American children

By Fred de Sam Lazaro

Diagnoses of autism have risen sharply in recent years across the U.S. The number of care providers has also grown, as have concerns about oversight. What's not in dispute is a public crisis around autism, acute among children of color,…

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Jun 16

Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89

By Associated Press

He was the subject of a book titled "In a Different Key," a PBS documentary film, BBC news magazine installment and countless medical journal articles.

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Mar 23

Watch 7:24
Why more children are being diagnosed with autism and what it means for their families

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris

New CDC data revealed an increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. The report shows in 2020, one out of every 36 children in America was diagnosed with autism. In 2018, that figure was one in…

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Dec 13

Watch 8:22
New documentary ‘In A Different Key’ follows first person ever diagnosed with autism

By Geoff Bennett, Layla Quran, Sam Weber

The prevalence of autism in the United States has increased dramatically over the last few decades, and that’s coincided with a new understanding of just how broad the spectrum is. This is explored in a new film called "In A…

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Nov 04

Watch 4:09
A Brief But Spectacular take on adapting to new challenges while living with autism

Pierce and Melissa McKay are a mother and son living in Brentwood, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. When the COVID pandemic began, the McKays found themselves without the vital school and community resources Pierce needed to navigate life as an…

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Sep 28

Watch 3:12
‘Thomas and Friends’ introduces Bruno the Brake Car, its first character with autism

By Nicole Ellis

In recent decades, producers of movies, TV series and other forms of art have been trying not only to reach out to new audiences, but to make sure new audiences are represented in their stories. As Nicole Ellis reveals, 'Thomas…

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Sep 09

Advocacy group says police shooting of autistic teen reveals shortfalls in mental health crisis response

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Sophia Eppolito, Associated Press

An advocacy group says a police shooting that wounded a 13-year-old autistic boy in Salt Lake City reveals shortfalls in the way officers respond to a mental health crisis.

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