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People with autism and their families: share your views on Robert F Kennedy Jr’s comments

In his first press conference, Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, said that the recent rise in autism diagnoses was evidence of an “epidemic” caused by an “environmental toxin”.

Health experts and autism advocates have repeatedly said the rise in diagnoses is related to better recognition of the condition, changing diagnostic criteria and better access to screening.

We would like to hear from people with autism, and their families, on the impact the comments have had on them. How have they made you feel? Do you have any concerns?

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