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Originally Posted by AGDee

I totally said it backwards. He's saying autism is caused by environmental elements, etc. and there are clear genetic links. He makes it sound like kids go through something at age 2 that causes it, but that's just when it becomes obvious because of other developmental milestones. But also, very few are what he's describing- unable to work, unable to get married and pay taxes? Some of the brightest and best are on the spectrum. Temple Grandin among the most famous. He has no education in anything medical. How is this RFK's son? How is the family dealing with this? They need to cut him out of the family money coffers.

Yep. We see similar patterns in animals, like inherited tendencies showing up at different developmental stages. And just like with people, labeling an entire capable group as incapable is just wrong on all levels. RFK Jr. is just another profoundly, under-informed idiot confidently sharing his ignorance like it’s a TED Talk. Are you at all surprised by his comments? I mean, he works for Donald Trump.