Will We Know the Cause of Autism by September?

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today’s episode is a raw, emotional rollercoaster as I share from the heart about what’s been on my mind lately. From thanking YOU—the listeners and supporters of this show—to calling out what I see as a health crisis affecting our kids, I get honest about the rise in autism, the controversy surrounding causes, and why I believe we need more accountability in medicine, food, and government.

I talk about RFK Jr.’s recent claim that we’ll know the cause of autism by September, and yes—it’s controversial. But whether or not you agree, the fact that someone is shaking things up might just be what we need to move the conversation forward.

I also give a huge shout-out to the people helping me on this journey—Dr. Matt, Dr. Tony, my friend Josh, and producer Joe. You guys keep me grounded, keep me pushing, and most of all, keep me believing we can help our kids thrive.

If you’ve ever felt like the system failed you or your child, or you’ve questioned how we got here—this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

• Thank You for Your Support: From social media encouragement to personal messages—your support keeps this podcast going.
• RFK Jr.'s Bold Claim: He says we'll know the cause of autism by September. Controversial? Yes. But it’s bringing attention to a much-needed issue.
• Tommy’s Personal Belief: He saw his son change after a cluster of vaccines and believes it was the final straw in a perfect storm of health struggles.
• Rising Autism Rates: From 1 in 150 in 2000 to 1 in 36 in 2020—and even lower ratios reported in some areas.
• Skepticism and Frustration: Tommy challenges the idea that better diagnosis explains everything. He believes there’s more to the story.
• The Medical System vs. the People: Tommy makes it clear—he doesn’t distrust the people in medicine, but the system itself.
• The Emotional Toll: The weight of advocacy, doubt, and pushing against the norm is real—but Tommy’s not backing down.
• Hope in Action: Whether it’s early intervention from doctors like Matt and Tony, or bold voices like RFK, Tommy is here for any real movement that helps our kids.

If this episode stirred something in you—whether agreement or disagreement—I welcome the conversation. Visit spectrumincamouflage.com or email me directly at [e-mail].

Let’s keep fighting for our kids. Let’s demand answers. Let’s do better—together.

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Let’s learn, grow, and make a difference—one step, one piece of the puzzle, one child at a time.