The Darker Side of the Spectrum

Illustration of a non-speaking autistic boy in a wheelchair holding a letterboard that reads “I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY,” while a politician at a podium marked “HEALTH FOR ALL” speaks to an audience. A smartwatch and other tech devices are lit on one side; the boy is alone on the other.

Field Dispatch #002 – July 2025 The Silence That Hurts: RFK Jr., S2C, and the Cost of Inaction I’ve been asked more than once—“Don’t you know he’s on our side?” After writing about RFK Jr., I’ve had parents of autistic kids reach out with some version of: “Don’t you know he’s actually on our side?” […]

The Darker Side of the Spectrum

Cartoon illustration of a young disabled boy in a wheelchair holding a letterboard while a smiling doctor hands him a smartwatch. Caption below reads, “They didn’t expand Medicaid. They gave him a wearable.”

Field Dispatch #001 – July 6, 2025 The New Wellness Illusion: Why RFK Jr.’s Health Strategy Isn’t What It Seems By David Kaufer What This Is and Why It Matters Welcome to the first edition of The Darker Side of the Spectrum—a weekly dispatch from the field for those who care about disability, public health, […]