CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - On Monday, the Trump administration ordered the Food and Drug Administration to tell doctors that using acetaminophen, an active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy may contribute to an increased risk of autism.

Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol, repeats discredited link between vaccines and autism

We reached out to Dr. Paul Shawler, a licensed clinical psychologist in Carbondale, Illinois.

He said he does not believe the research backs up the claim that acetaminophen causes autism.

Here is a statement Shawler sent us, weighing in on the recent announcement:

“As a clinical psychologist who works with children and families, I believe it’s important to approach claims like ‘Tylenol causes autism’ with both scientific rigor and compassion. We all wa

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