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What RFK Jr. Gets Wrong About Autism—And Disability in General
Tanner Hofmann Tanner Hofmann

What RFK Jr. Gets Wrong About Autism—And Disability in General

In this post, we unpack the ableist ideas and harmful misinformation behind RFK Jr.’s recent statements on autism and disability. At Head and Heart Family Therapy, we believe disabilities aren’t the problem—lack of support and understanding is.

- Cover photo by Gage Skidmore

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Why Is My Kid Making a Mess? What Messy Play Means
Tanner Hofmann Tanner Hofmann

Why Is My Kid Making a Mess? What Messy Play Means

Ever walk into the room and find your child happily dumping out a bin of Legos, pouring water on the floor, or setting up a scene where their toy dinosaurs "destroy everything"? It might feel like total chaos—but messy play is actually an important and healthy part of how kids grow and process emotions.

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