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Is Robert Kennedy Right?
Examining Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Claims About Autism Causation: A Ticking Clock
I have been researching recently for a book about ADHD and Alcoholism and as a consequence have been drawn into the debate about Autism and the ADHD spectrum. I have reluctantly concluded that I fall some where on that spectrum but it was disguised by academic achievement so no one noticed.
It is a sign of the times, a signature of our society that so many of us are suffering from chaotic minds. Is this technology, or diet, or TV, or just us? I don’t know, but I am trying to find out.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a prominent voice making claims about various environmental factors allegedly causing what he has characterized as an “autism epidemic” in the United States. His assertions that autism is primarily caused by exposure to mould, pesticides, processed foods, pharmaceutical drugs, and even prenatal ultrasounds have generated significant controversy in scientific and medical communities. This article examines these claims in the context of current scientific understanding.
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
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