Critics Say Trump and RFK Jr.'s Autism Policies Overlook Key Issues

The Trump administration suggested a link between acetaminophen and autism, which experts and advocates criticize for spreading misinformation, increasing stigma, and potentially harming autistic individuals by undermining support systems and promoting guilt among parents. Advocate Colin Killick emphasizes that autism is genetic and inborn, condemning the administration's portrayal of autism as a 'plague' and its goal to eliminate it, which could lead to increased discrimination and misunderstanding.