@breakinghub.com: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announced updated CDC surveillance numbers showing 1 in 31 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Alongside Dr. Mehmet Oz, Kennedy highlighted the dramatic rise in federal Medicaid spending for ASD services over the past decade. Epidemiologists note the upward trend is heavily driven by expanded diagnostic criteria, earlier childhood screenings, and better access to support services. What do you think is the biggest factor behind the rising numbers? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #AutismAwareness #HHS #RFKJr #HealthNews #DrOz
Level 1 Autism is NOT the same as level 3. How many are level 3?
2026-08-16 01:47:27
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kellyBaldwin :
I have to disagree it more like 1 in 20 I have 17 grandkids and at least 10 are on spectrum
2026-08-16 18:24:23
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Susan LuAnn Stubbs-G :
These comments are atrocious. It's not a disease people. It's a genetic trait just like freckles and hair color. There is no "treating" or "curing" it. What we CAN do is research to help better understand autistic people and lead them down paths that will help them care for themselves, understand their strengths, and be successful.
2026-08-16 20:30:48
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Johanna Alexandra 🇩🇴🇺🇸 :
My son is autistic and hasn't been assigned a specific level; because he is just starting to speak, he has 7 years old ,they said his speech delay is part of the autism. However, he has been on a waiting list for speech therapy for four years—I mean, how is he supposed to make progress when he only gets therapy at school?
2026-08-17 02:47:19
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CaliforniaForever86 :
AND? out tax dollars should go to these services.
2026-08-16 05:14:23
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Nicki Butterfly 🦋 :
Stem cells should be covered under insurance!
2026-08-16 01:05:56
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Stephanie :
im a bus driver and all of the schools are full with autistic kids including my son 🥹🥹🥹
2026-08-17 15:23:18
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Lisa ❌️ :
but yet insurance keep denying medical help for these kids my daughter son is on a permanent feeding tube and insurance wont pay for the formula that goes into his feeding so they struggle to pay 500 dollars a month for him and they are not on government assistance so now they are applying for help because their insurance that they pay over 1500 hundred dollars for get to say no to life saving food for a child
2026-08-16 10:58:04
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Carly J Amy 🌟 :
But they do have money for ICE and WAr. Forget about the kids needs and all our veterans.
2026-08-17 16:20:28
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kurtis146 :
Dr. Oz is Muslim just so racist MAGA knows! Go Michigan, Vote Blue!
2026-08-15 22:32:37
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Mauahh 🇺🇸✊🏽❤️ :
So they’re mad autism kids need Medicaid ?? Less money in their pockets smh 😂😂 Like wtf is the problem ???
2026-08-17 17:19:12
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xo_Gods_Princess_xo :
if you know this why cut funding for therapy?
2026-08-17 04:28:40
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HeyRey :
😩😩😩😩😩😩😩 Leave our children tf alone !!!
2026-08-16 17:33:45
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MzB :
my grandson is autistic we pay out of pocket for services because of the crappy state of Mississippi dosent have goof services so we pay for majority services
2026-08-17 17:11:27
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CreativeGlow :
What’s wrong with his voice?
2026-08-17 15:14:12
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Mariahomeschool :
So you are blaming our autistic children for Medicaid issues?
2026-08-16 14:28:32
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Jan :
Oh so this is mainly about the spending.
2026-08-17 17:32:51
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ariichavarin :
Well do something about it find a cure or something that will help our kids
2026-08-16 19:39:28
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InuyaT :
This administration is sick
2026-08-16 13:05:09
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CNX :
What’s the matter with him??!!
2026-08-16 13:43:11
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Tyson Woody :
I grew up in the 80s. We had between 25 30/5 and every class I was ever in in elementary school every single year I had at least one kid usually more than that that would be diagnosed with learning disabilities or autism in today's world. Nothing has increased we just didn't diagnose it as autism. We called it MR or special needs.
2026-08-17 14:20:48
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Nessie :
Since I was little, I knew there was always something wrong with me when I had kids and they were diagnosed with autism. I really felt like something was wrong with me. Finally got tested and I do have autism and looking back. My whole family had autism.
2026-08-16 12:31:19
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Erica 🌙🖤 :
We have better diagnostic criteria
2026-08-16 11:53:20
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Cait Lewis :
My son is level 3. In in an all out fight for him to get his ABA and therapies for speech, feeding, OT.. all of it with the insurance companies because they’re stopping working with people and limiting access. People think they’re a burden and a drain on resources? Then help them gain the skills they need to work, and be social, and give them a freaking chance. Stop saying it’s a god damn disease.
2026-08-17 19:37:33
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Mire Yasmen :
i have nine kids and out of 9 two of them are on the spectrum
2026-08-17 18:21:35
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