Paracetamol, President Trump and the myths about autism
The scientific community has condemned comments made by Donald Trump and his health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, linking autism to the use of everyday painkillers during pregnancy.
The claim has been refuted by medical experts in both the US and UK - with some saying his comments are dangerous.
Is there any evidence linking paracetamol with autism? What damage could be done by the spread of misinformation? And has this set back the campaign for a better understanding of neurodiversity?
Niall is joined by Jessie Hewitson, a mother of two autistic children who is also the author of “Autism…
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