"That's death by a million cuts on a daily basis from society, and then to have it come from our government with a sledgehammer is very disheartening,"
"It's very clear that their goal is to further marginalize people,"
"They're not concerned about supporting people with autism, about listening to their concerns."
"This is dangerous, it's anti-science and it's irresponsible,"
Former President Trump and Laura Kennedy asserted that prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) use contributes to autism, and the Department of Health and Human Services later clarified studies show association but not causation. Trump advised pregnant women to avoid the medication and to "tough it out" for fevers. Disability advocates and autistic individuals called the messaging marginalizing and disheartening and said it further stigmatizes people with autism. Scientific evidence remains mixed: some studies report associations while other large studies, including a 2024 Swedish analysis of over 2 million children, found no connection. Advocacy groups labeled the statements fearmongering and anti-science.
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