Trump Oversteps His Own Advisers’ Guidance on Autism

Trump Oversteps His Own Advisers’ Guidance on Autism

Wall Street Journal: “In labeling Tylenol use in pregnant women as a potential cause of autism, Trump threw the full weight of his office behind a theory that he acknowledged has yet to be proven. He defied the careful guidance offered by some in the row of scientific advisers who stood behind him during the Roosevelt Room address.” “The president noted that he was diverging from the medical leaders he chose to guide him, who offered a more cali…

Peddling shoddy autism science helps no one and insults moms

A rule of thumb: The more certainty a person expresses regarding the causes of autism, the less knowledgeable they are. President Donald Trump and his advisers expressed excessive certitude on Monday about this complex neurodevelopmental disorder.