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.
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