Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD RFK Jr. Is Targeting Every Neurodivergent Person in America
đź’ˇ What happens when misinformation about ADHD and autism comes straight from the top?
When public officials spread conspiracy theories and dismiss neurodivergent lives as “less than,” the impact isn’t just political—it’s deeply personal and dangerous.
In this roundtable episode, Stephen Tonti, Devin Pitts-Rogers, and Aaron Smith unpack the rhetoric and policies of RFK Jr. as US Secretary of Health and Human Services, exploring how vaccine conspiracies, wellness farm proposals, and anti-medication agendas fuel fear, stigma, and real-world harm.
From historical parallels with eugenics to the lived pain of hearing children devalued on national television, the hosts dive into why these attacks on neurodivergent communities matter to everyone. With both anger and humor, they call for solidarity, truth, and community as antidotes to fear and misinformation.
✨ Highlights ✨
- Why linking vaccines to autism and ADHD is harmful pseudoscience
- How dismissive rhetoric about autism/ADHD echoes eugenics and dehumanization
- The real risks of pulling people off necessary psychiatric medications
- Historical lessons: from “refrigerator mothers” to forced sterilizations.
- Why solidarity and community voices are essential for protecting neurodivergent rights
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered: What’s at stake when misinformation meets policy—and what can we do about it?
đź“ş Watch the full roundtable with Stephen, Devin, and Aaron now on Attention Different YouTube:
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