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Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s focus on identifying causes of autism risks setting scientific research back decades.

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As a proudly Autistic person, I can say that, rightfully, there has been much ridicule and outrage among decent and thoughtful people about President Trump’s recent press conference on Autism.