Comments on Autism Evoke Confusion and Hope Among Autistic People and Their Families

Comments on autism evoke confusion and hope among autistic people and their families

People who work with autism said there's confusion and misinformation after the federal administration said Tylenol can cause autism.

Why Tylenol was a missed opportunity for the MAHA movement. - Charschan Chiropractic in North Brunswick, NJ and Scotch Plains, NJ

A week ago, Tylenol was being discussed by the Health and Human Services Secretary and our president as a likely reason for the uptick in autism spectrum disorders. The problem, if you read my post a few days ago, was the evidence they used to support the idea that this is the reason so many people are now being diagnosed with the disorder. As most doctors do not want their patients to take any medication while pregnant, the likelihood of Tyleno…

What science says about Tylenol and autism

Beyond the rhetoric, what does the science tell us about acetaminophen and autism risk? An expert fills you in.

Seattle Pediatrician Q&A: Tylenol, autism and pregnancy safety

Recent claims about Tylenol and autism have raised questions about whether acetaminophen is safe to use during pregnancy or in young children — questions that can feel overwhelming when your child is sick and you just want to do the right thing. We asked Dr. Susanna Block, a Seattle pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente and longtime contributor to our Ask the Pediatrician series, to explain what parents should know. In addition to her clinical wor…