Illinois parents, doctors and medical associations are among those speaking out against claims made by President Donald Trump this week that the pain reliever Tylenol is linked to autism .

“As both a mom of a child with severe autism and a business owner serving autistic families, I don’t believe there’s enough science to say Tylenol or vaccines cause autism,” said Linda Lynn, founder of Crystal Lake -based Rockin’ the Spectrum. “Making statements without evidence only spreads fear. What families truly need are reliable research, resources and compassion – not misinformation.”

Flanked by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Trump on Monday blasted the over-the-counter drug

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