Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that autism is preventable and an "epidemic", stating autistic individuals will never contribute to society, has drawn sharp criticism. Comedian Ronny Chieng, on "The Daily Show," ridiculed Kennedy's comments, highlighting the absurdity of his assertions and pointing out the contributions autistic people make. Chieng's satire contrasted Kennedy's negative portrayal with the reality of autistic individuals' capabilities and contributions to society, sparking outrage among autism advocacy groups.

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