[Opinion] Autism Registry Fears Force Patients to Cancel AppointmentsFooterLogo

Autism Registry Fears Force Patients to Cancel AppointmentsFooterLogo

The following is a personal essay that reflects the opinions and experiences of its author. June 12, 2025 In the weeks since officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) first announced plans to create an autism registry — then subsequently dubbed its efforts a national “data platform” to “uncover the root causes of autism” — providers like myself have witnessed a notable effect on patients seeking care. As a clinical ps…