Autism Registry

NIH Autism Registry Concerns: Roots in Nazism and Christian Nationalism

The subject of the NIH’s Autism Registry immediately brings to mind the chilling echoes of history, a time when difference was seen as a threat, and those deemed “undesirable” were targeted. The very idea of an autism registry, in the current political climate, ignites a primal fear: that it could become a tool for discrimination and, potentially, something far worse. The concerns raised aren’t simply theoretical; they are rooted in the actions of those who, throughout history, sought to control and eliminate those they deemed “unfit.” The historical context of the registry, and who is backing it, makes it difficult to ignore the possibility of a sinister agenda.… Continue reading

RFK Jr.’s Autism Registry: HIPAA Violation and Ethical Concerns

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new autism study will utilize a vast compilation of Americans’ private medical data from various sources, including pharmacy chains, labs, and wearable technology. This data, provided by the NIH, will be accessible to multiple research groups. The initiative also involves creating a new autism registry to track individuals diagnosed with autism. Kennedy’s controversial past statements regarding autism have sparked widespread criticism from advocacy groups.

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