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  • Debunking Tylenol Myths and Autism

    While They Debate Tylenol, My Son Still Waits for Help

    I’m not a scientist. I’m not an author. I’m just a homeschool mom with one child—who happens to have autism.

    Let’s Get Something Straight

    Until I see actual proof, I will stand by my belief that Tylenol does not cause autism.

    After reading several articles this morning, I honestly don’t believe the people pushing that theory truly believe it either.

    That Press Conference? Infuriating.

    When I watched the press conference yesterday, my blood pressure soared. Not just because I knew the information was inaccurate—but because I’ve lived the reality of what actually matters: getting help for my child.

    I’ve spent years telling my pediatrician that something was off with my son—trusting my gut and asking questions. She brushed me off again and again. When she finally admitted I was right, my son was six. And by then, he’d aged out of most early-intervention programs.

    Her response?

    “I’m sorry. We aren’t trained in this area.”

    Still No Help

    He has a school psychologist’s diagnosis, but in order to receive the services he needs, we have to wait for a formal evaluation by a medical doctor.

    We’ve been on that waitlist for two years.

    You could come to my house for ten minutes and know he is different. You don’t need a medical degree to see it.

    He’s incredibly smart—sometimes smarter than the adults around him—but he struggles. They once told me he didn’t have dysgraphia. They once said he wasn’t autistic either.

    Spoiler: they were wrong.

    Are we getting help?
    No.

    The Tylenol Claim

    Let’s talk about the 2013 study published in the

    Journal of Restorative Medicine
    (http://W Shaw – journal.restorativemedicine.org).

    It claims that autism, ADHD, and asthma might be linked to increased acetaminophen use—especially in children or pregnant women with genetic susceptibility.

    That’s the key word: might.

    The whole article is based on theories and biochemical possibilities. And it ends with this line:

    “At present, however, I need further studies not to prove that acetaminophen is dangerous but, rather, to prove that it is safe.”

    Translation? They’re still guessing.

     The NIH Article: Thorough, but Still Not Proof

    Then there’s the 2025 article from

    NIH.gov:
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12429359

    It wasn’t purely scientific—it read more like a mix of a debate and a research paper. They were careful to cover every angle, just in case the reader had any doubts. Genetics? They mentioned it. Environmental factors? Covered. Alternative explanations? All in there.

    But when it came to their own data, they didn’t use a control group—a basic requirement in solid scientific studies. And when they referenced a Swedish study that contradicted their findings, they dismissed it for how that study was done.

    So yes, they tried to make their case look airtight. But without a control group, their own study had a major flaw too.

    And the article ends with:

    “Although animal and cellular models have provided valuable mechanistic insight, their translation to human neurodevelopment remains inherently limited, underscoring the need for continued clinical research.”

    Which basically means:
    They still don’t know.

    What Has Been Proven: Genetics

    We’ve known for years that autism is linked to genetics.

    According to a 2023 article from

    ScienceDirect
    (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B978044463233300021X):

    “ASD has a strong and complex genetic component, with multiple familial inheritance patterns and an estimate of up to 1000 genes potentially implicated.”

    They also explain de novo mutations—which are basically new mutations in a gene.

    I had just told someone the day before that I believe autism has to do with gene mutations—like a shift in evolution. And then I read that theory exists. There’s actual research on it.

    Medicine Isn’t the Enemy. But Misleading Families Is.

    I’m not defending Tylenol. I’m not here to promote medication. All medicines come with risks. Our bodies aren’t built for synthetic chemicals—and they all have to be processed.

    But I’ve watched the public be told to take this, not that.
    Who’s benefiting from this?

    At this point, I don’t even care

    This Is Our Reality

    He and I stay home. I homeschool him because the classroom is too loud, too unpredictable, too much.

    I’ve tried sports like his sisters. But he can’t even look one stranger in the eye—how could he join a team?

    He doesn’t sleep in his bed. He builds cubby holes with 20 plushies, 5 blankets, and 5 pillows to feel safe.

    He can tell you what will happen to the sun in 50 billion years. He can explain new bronchial surgeries.

    But he still writes letters and numbers backwards.
    And he’s almost nine.

    Why is there a two year wait list for those who have autism?- the ones who need help now.

    Study That. Fix That.

  • A Life Cut Short, A Voice That Still Speaks

    A Life Cut Short, A Voice That Still Speaks

    A sudden reminder that life is not permanent

    Ever since I saw the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I can’t stop thinking about it. When I found out about it and saw the footage, I cried. I thought to myself, “Why am I crying over this man that I never knew?” As I’ve looked around and watched our society, I see that I am not the only one who has been affected — and maybe even changed — by this event.

    But why are “we” — or I — so affected by the death of this man that none of us really knew? For one, every time someone dies, it’s a reminder that life is not permanent. Then to watch — to see Charlie there as we always do — one minute he is speaking and then a second later he is gone. I don’t even think he knew what hit him. He woke up like every other day and picked up that microphone that he had used thousands of times before — and it was over. He lived his life. He fulfilled his purpose. One day, this life will end for each of us just as it did for him. How? When? We don’t know — neither did he.

    Evil exists, and life isn’t fair

    Even though he was a great man and a great man who boldly lived for God, he did not escape a tragic death. In fact, that may be what incited the cause for his death. We sometimes wonder why bad things happen to good people. Even some ask, “Why does God allow kids to get cancer?” My answer to these questions is the same answer I would apply to Charlie’s death: there is evil in this world. If there were no bad or evil, then that would mean we would already be in heaven. No — it’s not fair. It just is what it is.

    Now what do we do?

    Yes, we do something. Charlie spent his life speaking truth — his truth based on God’s word. Some people didn’t like it — that’s okay. Sometimes I don’t like what other people say. Sometimes you don’t like everything someone says but you agree with some of it. The way that we learn and grow as people is by communicating and listening to each other — peacefully.

    I have seen a lot of hate arise from this. “The right” now wants to take a stand and speak out, but many are screaming, using vulgar language, and seething with hatred. This is not the way to do it. I don’t think it is what Charlie would have wanted. I think he would want us to find our voices rooted in God’s word and express them boldly without fear — firm but with kindness in our hearts.

    Unfortunately, we lost a voice that spoke to many. I’m not sure any one person can fill his shoes, but maybe we can pay our respects by finding our voices — being bold.

    Communication and understanding

    There are many topics that he spoke about — he was knowledgeable on many. I don’t usually speak on my beliefs because I don’t want to offend anyone. I always try to understand other people. I’ve come to realize, though, that the same way I try to understand others’ points of view, others can try to understand mine even when they do not agree. That is called communication. That is what Charlie Kirk was about.

    My view on abortion

    The topic closest to my heart — not just for biblical reasons, but for personal reasons as well — is abortion. Here’s my take. We are all the same no matter the stage of life we are at — big or small. The labels that we give to define these stages really do not matter because the label does not change the development of the “cells” or what I would call the baby. Call it a fetus. Call it a baby. Call it cells. Call it a cluster of cells. These names are just labels we attribute to it so we know what stage of development the human being is at. We have all been there. Who gets to decide whose life is more important? The mother may say, “It was an accident. I want to terminate it.”

    What would the baby say if it could talk? I don’t mean yes or no. I mean what if it had to be the other way around and the mother couldn’t speak? What if the baby said, “I choose to kill this host because picking this one was an accident.” Now, remember the mother cannot speak or have a choice.

    We are all the same. We are just at different stages of development. Babies are small. People are big. What happened to inclusivity?

    Why I write this

    If you have read to this point, know that you have read all of these words and whatever thoughts you may have on them — good or bad — my words may have made you think. Maybe not, but maybe. These words are here because of a choice. No. Not a choice to write them. A choice to let me live.

    You see, 42 years ago, I was found in a box at a day old with a note that read, “Please find a good home.” She chose life. Now I live. Now my kids live. Now I write these words. Now you read these words.