Does Tylenol Use during Pregnancy Cause Autism? What the Research Shows
President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., have tied Tylenol use during pregnancy and folate deficiencies to rising autism rates—but the evidence is thin
Autism Has No Single Cause. Here’s How We Know
Scientists will not find a simple answer to how autism arises, despite Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s promise to announce its causes sometime this month. Here’s what makes the condition so staggeringly complex
Researchers Identify Four Autism Subtypes with Distinct Genes and Traits
Autism has at least four subtypes, an analysis of more than 5,000 children’s genes, traits and developmental trajectories has shown
What Is Thimerosal? Why Most Vaccines Don’t Contain Mercury Anymore
Thimerosal, which contains an organic compound of mercury, has been phased out as a preservative for vaccines. Here’s how we know it was safe to use
What RFK, Jr., Got Wrong about Autism, according to Scientists
A coalition of autism scientists has formed to counter RFK, Jr.’s misrepresentations of science and of autism spectrum disorder
RFK, Jr., Is Wrong about Cause of Rising Autism Rates, Scientists Say
Autism rates are rising, but RFK, Jr., is wrong about the reasons. Here’s what the science says
How to Understand Your Child’s Screenings for Autism and Other Conditions
The predictive value of childhood screenings for autism and other conditions depends on how common the condition is, a limit that parents need to understand
RFK Jr.’s Vice-Presidential Pick Drawn in by Debunked Autism Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy thinking about autism drives anti-vaxxer presidential candidate RFK Jr.’s pick for vice president
Neurodivergent Kids Flourish When They’re Taught How Their Brains Work
When teachers and parents talk to kids about having ADHD, autism or learning disabilities, they set them up for success
Coming Out Autistic
Transgender or gender-fluid people are more likely to be neurodivergent, and vice versa. Here’s what that’s like