Emily Southern, science reporter
A recent statement by President Donald Trump suggesting a link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and autism has sparked concern among families, medical experts, and the autism community. In this video, we speak with Ashdon Sigmon, a Rocky Mount mother of a nonverbal autistic child, and Nathaniel Porter, a social science data consultant at Virginia Tech, autistic adult, and father of three autistic children.
Together, they break down the emotional, scientific, and social impact of such claims, from how they influence public perception, to the pressure they place on parents.
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