The article reflects the struggles of a parent whose daughter, diagnosed with Level 3 autism, lost her verbal skills before turning two. After receiving a bleak prognosis from a psychiatrist, the parent resonates with controversial remarks made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the realities of profound autism, despite being politically opposed to him. This highlights a disconnect between the experiences of families dealing with severe autism and the more optimistic narratives popularized by advocacy groups focused on neurodiversity and inclusion, leading to complex emotions for these families.
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a recent press briefing that autistic children will never pay taxes, many in the autism community reacted angrily.
I found myself nodding along as Mr. Kennedy spoke about the grim realities of profound autism, a position I never expected to be in.
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