Key points

Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference, not a disease or mental illness.

Autism is not caused by parenting, vaccines, or medications like Tylenol.

For people with autism, the focus should be on acceptance, support, and inclusion.

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump asserted that acetaminophen (Tylenol) “causes autism,” urging pregnant women to avoid it. Trump stated, “Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it. Fight like hell not to take it.” His comments were made during a White House press conference, where he also repeated debunked claims about vaccines contributing to increasing autism rates. Health officials across the globe have rejected these claims, asserting that his statements were unsubstantiated. These statements are not only scientifically ungrounded—they ris

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