COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The White House announced new recommendations Monday aimed at helping prevent autism spectrum disorder, prompting responses from state health agencies and licensed health professionals across Colorado.
The announcement included President Donald Trump calling the situation an "epidemic," the recommendation being that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary.
"So taking Tylenol is not good, I'll say it, it's not good. For this reason, we are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary," said President Trump.
Though the announcement itself says the research isn't conclusive, questions remain about what causes autism. I asked Colorado Springs-based clinical social worker Candace Ro