‘I Am so Grateful That Somebody Is Listening’—Parents React to Autism Announcement

From warnings on acetaminophen to new treatment coverage, families weigh what it means.
‘I Am so Grateful That Somebody Is Listening’—Parents React to Autism Announcement
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Thalia Baudin raised her arms in victory as she took in every word that was spoken at this week’s presidential news conference about how the administration will tackle the autism epidemic.

The warnings and information presented have been circulating in autism circles for the past two decades as the rate of autism has skyrocketed from one in 150 children to one in 31. Baudin told The Epoch Times that the information hit differently, however, when she heard President Donald Trump urge women to avoid taking acetaminophen if at all possible in pregnancy—and to delay or spread out vaccines.

Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.