Articles related to AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD)

“It’s essentially the same as proving that it’s OK for babies to play with matches, but only if there’s nothing flammable in the area and they’re wearing fireproof clothing.” – William Parker, on over-adjustment in sibling studies

“If acetaminophen is the safest among available options but pregnant women are advised to avoid it because of the risk of ASD and ADHD in exposed offspring, then they are caught between a rock and a hard place.”

“The data on leucovorin isn’t very strong… At best it can be mildly beneficial in some patients with autism. It’s not going to cure it. It’s just going to cause a massive headache for rheumatologists since they actually need to prescribe leucovorin to people with RA on methotrexate who can’t tolerate folic acid.” —Family medicine physician

Given the widespread use of this medication, even a small increase in risk could have major public health implications.

“These autism sensory differences—from altered habituation patterns in utero to atypical newborn responses—offer clinicians measurable indicators that precede behavioral presentations.”

The 2015 JAMA study analyzing over 95,000 children’s health records, including 2,000 with elevated autism risk due to affected siblings, confirmed no increased autism risk from MMR vaccination.