RFK Jr.’s Autism Claims Spark National Backlash — What Really Happened Behind the Scenes

The company noted that millions of people use the medication safely every year, and that misleading statements can cause unnecessary fear among expectant mothers who may need relief from pain, fever, or other symptoms during pregnancy.

Meanwhile, the National Autistic Society criticized Kennedy’s remarks as “dangerous, anti-science, and deeply irresponsible,” warning that such claims risk further stigmatizing individuals with autism and misleading parents seeking trustworthy information.

They emphasized that autism is a complex neurological condition influenced primarily by genetics and early brain development — not by routine medical procedures or widely used over-the-counter medications.Continue reading…