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When Science Whispers And Headlines Shout: The Facts on Tylenol and Autism

25d ago 23:29

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Recent headlines suggested a link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism or ADHD, sparking fear and second-guessing. We dig into what the studies actually say, why association is not causation, and how large sibling-based analyses change the picture.

Boundless Medical Director Dr. Cynthia Ripsin and State Director of Behavioral Health and Education Services Kendra Hill join host, Scott Light, to talk plainly about fever risk in pregnancy, the role of safe treatment, and how sensational messaging and media coverage can backfire when it pushes parents away from evidence-based care.
Our conversation walks through how we answer one of if not the hardest question we hear as of late: Did Tylenol cause my child’s autism? The short answer is no. The fuller answer starts with listening. We trace how people heard the news, clarify the language used in studies, and rebuild trust by explaining methods and what robust population data can and cannot prove. Along the way, we confront confirmation bias, the pull of social media, and the lasting shadow of long debunked vaccine-autism claim.

This episode also explores identity and support: why some people embrace difference over disability, why others face real disability from co-occurring intellectual or language challenges. Plus, how to respect both realities. Then we examine new treatment chatter around folinic acid, separating legitimate uses from overhyped generalizations. Our goal is practical and compassionate: help families make safer choices, understand study quality, and navigate care without shame or blame.
If clear, steady guidance is what you need amid the noise, you’re in the right place with Boundless. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s worried, and leave a review to help more families find credible, compassionate advice grounded in evidence.

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Chapters

1. Setting The Stage (00:00:00)

2. Association Versus Causation (00:00:24)

3. Fever Risks And Treating With Care (00:03:26)

4. Parent Guilt And Misinformation (00:04:23)

5. How Clinicians Rebuild Trust (00:06:08)

6. Sound Bites Versus Nuance (00:08:25)

7. Confirmation Bias In Health Choices (00:10:58)

8. Vaccines And Autism: The Facts (00:12:41)

9. Difference Not Disability (00:16:16)

10. Research Signals And Noise (00:18:17)

11. Folinic Acid Claims Explained (00:19:25)

12. Listening, Support, And Next Steps (00:21:06)

13. Clear, Compassionate Guidance (00:22:29)

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