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Emily PG Erickson
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Writer specializing in mental health. I've written for the American Psychological Association, Everyday Health, Health, The New York Times, Parents, Verywell Mind, WIRED, and more. https://emilypgerickson.com/
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"RFK Jr’s statements about the prevalence of autism and its causes contradict current scientific consensus.” @emilypgerickson.bsky.social explains: thedispatch.com/article/rfk-...
What RFK Jr. Gets Wrong About Autism
The HHS secretary’s statements about the prevalence of autism and its causes contradict current scientific consensus.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been making claims about autism again. @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social asked me to explain how his statements compare with the latest scientific evidence. Read my breakdown to learn what the research actually shows.

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What RFK Jr. Gets Wrong About Autism
The HHS secretary’s statements about the prevalence of autism and its causes contradict current scientific consensus.
thedispatch.com
May 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
emilypgerickson.bsky.social
Hello! I hear it’s nice here, so I’m listening to @stinamo.bsky.social and giving it a shot. A little about me: I’m a mental health writer. I’m a mom to 3. My IRL home is St Paul MN and my online one is at emilypgerickson.com/subscribe/.
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