Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen—often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S.—during pregnancy and development of autism have set off a deluge of responses across the medical, scientific and public health communities.
This presidential administration owes the public both accuracy and humility. Responsible communication distinguishes association from causation; explains uncertainty; avoids single-factor stories about complex traits; and centers the people most affected — in this case, autistic people and pregnant people.”
The "Autism Epidemic" Is a Lie: Trump's "Historic" Autism Announcement Is a Declaration of War on Autistic People
Brace Yourselves: Trump's Autism Announcement Is a Weapon of Mass Stigma - Trump's New Autism Scapegoat is Here and Autistic People Will Pay the Price.