Kennedy's newly formed U.S. autism advisory panel has sparked debate, as it includes vaccine skeptics and shifts focus toward controversial potential causes like vaccines. Many autism experts worry this could divert research funding from more evidence-based studies. Meanwhile, independent researchers and advocates have formed their own advisory group to counterbalance the panel’s direction.

For families seeking reliable resources, check out:
- **NICHD Autism Resources** ([link](https://www.nichd.nih.gov/heal....th/topics/autism/mor
- **Immunize.org’s science-backed autism/vaccine info** ([link](https://www.immunize.org/clini....cal/vaccine-confiden
- **The Summit Center’s practical guides** ([link](https://www.thesummitcenter.or....g/resources/addition

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