# President Donald Trump's speech and autism: Here's the truth

This story has been updated to include new information about severe autism.

## President Donald Trump's Speech on Autism

Speaking before a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump touched on the topic of autism.

> “Our goal is to get toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply, and keep our children healthy and strong,” he said, shouting out Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in the process. “As an example, not long ago, and you can’t even believe these numbers, one in 10,000 children have autism. One in 10,000. And now it’s one in 36. There’s something wrong."

This tweet highlights the importance of better early detection capabilities, more awareness about signs and symptoms, and improved diagnostic practices.

## What is Autism?

Autism is a developmental disability that affects the way people experience the world. This includes differences in processing senses, thinking, physically moving, communicating, socializing, and going about daily living.

“...the way people experience the world. This may include differences in processing senses, thinking, physically moving, communicating, socializing, and going about daily living.”

Autism affects every person differently, and there isn’t one way to be autistic. Some people with autism spectrum disorder have more severe mannerisms, such as self-harm or excessive worry. Others may be non-verbal.

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Japanese endocrinologists warn that the increase in autism levels in the US may be due to a number of factors, including better early detection, more awareness, and improved diagnostic practices.

## Further Information

To learn more about autism spectrum disorder and the president's speech, you can check out the following resources:

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