💨 Abstract

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked controversy in May 2025 by stating certain pessimistic beliefs about autism; Emery Eversoll 16-year-old from Kansas, has been demonstrating their understanding of the disorder, using her poetry. Families of autistic children have mixed reactions to Kennedy's plans for a comprehensive autism study. Some welcome the recognition of daily challenges, while others criticize his dismissive remarks and past vaccine misinformation.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff