Politics, Not Public Health

Don’t let the headlines scare you — what’s happening with RFK Jr. and the autism/ADHD talk is more about politics than public health. This isn’t a new crisis. It’s a familiar tactic: Stir up fear. Question science. Promise to uncover a “hidden truth.” It grabs attention, builds a political base, and gives people a villain to blame. And here’s the strategy: They’re targeting parents — especially parents of autistic and ADHD children — because they know that audience is big, emotional, and vulnerable. If they can convince parents there’s something (or someone) to blame, they win loyalty. Fear makes people easier to influence. Blame gives people something to hold onto. But here’s the truth: This isn’t a mystery. These topics have been studied over and over again by independent scientists around the world. • Autism is not caused by vaccines, trauma, or environmental toxins. • ADHD is not the result of bad parenting or too much medication. This is the scientific truth — backed by decades of research, not internet rumors or political campaigns. What’s changing is the rhetoric, not the reality. So take a breath. There’s no conspiracy here — just another political performance using fear to win followers. Don’t let it shake what you know. Trust the science. Trust your kids. Trust yourself.