Autism
Secretary Kennedy’s Key Remark at Autism Press Conference

By John Leake
“Some 40% to 70% of mothers who have children with autism believe that their child was injured by a vaccine.”
Within medical freedom circles, much of the commentary on the September 22 press conference has focused on Tylenol being presented as the prime suspect for the autism epidemic.
While President Trumpās medical advisors chose to focus exclusively on Tylenolātherefore revealing that they have, to some degree, been captured by the Vaccine CartelāHHS Secretary Kennedy managed to make what I believe to be the most important statement of the press conference.
Finally, autism is a complex disorder with multifactorial etiology. We are continuing to investigate a multiplicity of potential causes where no areas of taboo. One area that we are closely examining, as the president mentioned, is vaccines.Ā Some 40% to 70% of mothers who have children with autism believe that their child was injured by a vaccine. President Trump believes that we should be listening to these mothers instead of gaslighting and marginalizing them, like prior administrations.
As Andy Wakefield has been saying for almost thirty years, the key to determining the cause of autism lies in the witness testimony of mothers.
In the matter of autism, mothers are the best witnesses because they ākeep their attention fixed upon what lies nearestāānamely, the behavior, moods, and health of their infants.
It is an astonishing fact that almost none of the literature on autism devotes serious attention to case studies like that of Hannah Poling, documented by J.S. Poling, A.W. Zimmerman et al. in their seminal paperĀ Developmental regression and mitochondrial dysfunction in a child with autism.
For the record, in the case of Hannah Poling, the U.S. Court of Federal ClaimsĀ acknowledgedāalbeit in a deal it tried to keep secretāthat the girlās regression into autism had been caused by a large number of vaccines administered all at once.
As we document in our new book,Ā Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology, and Reality,Ā Hannahās parents are far from being alone. Thousands of parents have told similar stories. Hannahās father, Dr. Jon Poling, had the advantage of being a neurologist at the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, so the U.S. government found his witness testimony impossible to dismiss.
Contrast the common practice of dismissing parentsā testimony in the matter of autism with our standard methods for investigating child abductions. When a child doesnāt come home from school, a detective doesnāt start by consulting the literature on criminology and criminal psychology. No, he interviews the childās parents and teachers to establish a timeline and to learn about the childās activities, social circles, habits, and interests.
At the McCullough Foundation, we are forging a new path, beyond theĀ obscurantismĀ of the high priesthood that has controlled the discourse about autism since it waged its calumnious campaign against Dr. Andrew Wakefield twenty years ago.
We are now getting organized to conduct a major case series study on children who had normal births, achieved all developmental milestones during their first twelve to nineteen months of life, but then regressed into autism. Though we will be very thorough and searching in our questions, our inquiry will be guided by the imperative to listen to the mothers.
This will be a major, time consuming enterprise, and we can use your support. Please click on the image below to make a tax-free donation. If you would like to donate more than $1,000., please mail a check to our McCullough Foundation office.
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Autism – what we know

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Science backs up President Trumpās statements
Big-pharma is big mad.
The Trump administration is challenging conventional medicine and science in making this a priority. They are searching deeper, going beyond big-pharma-funded studies that have distorted the concept of āevidence-basedā medicine and science.
If you havenāt listened to the press conference from yesterday, please do so. At the very least, listen to the opening statements. For brevity, I cut out a few of the speakers that werenāt making policy statements and some of the ābig, beautiful billā questions towards the end of the press conference.
(Video starts at 50:20)
As President Trump delves into this press conference, he specifically states that:
āIām making these statements from me.ā
āI talk about a lot of common sense.ā
āThis will be as important as any single thing I’ve done.ā
Read that last statement again. Secretary Kennedy and MAHA have President Trumpās full support! More than that, these issues are critically important to President Trump.
In this press conference, President Trump states explicitly that no drug should be recommended for pain in pregnant women. That pregnant women should try their hardest to avoid pain medications.
He also states that children should not be given vaccines in large combinations at a young age.
We all know that all vaccines have risks; some vaccines have much higher risks. The compounding effects of medicines are a real issue. Putting two and two together (or notā¦) is just common sense.
This is all common sense.
The Presidentās statement is one of the most responsible, pro-scientific process statements ever to come out of the White House, and I am proud to be associated with this movement.
So, what does the āscientificā establishment think about President Trumpās presser?
The greatest shill on earth for Big Pharma had this to say about the press conference.
Not a single mainstream media outlet called Dr. Proffit out on this outlandish statement.
In fact, none of the usual MSM outlets bothered to do any real research before attacking the press conference and its findings, with the exception ofĀ Politico, which published an āopinionā piece written byĀ Dr. Jay Bhattacharya,,Ā Dr. Marty Makary,Ā andĀ Dr. Mehmet OzĀ .
All of the mainstream media outlets attacked the position that taking drugs while pregnant was a bad idea.
Which means they endorse the idea that it is better to be without pain and cause risk of fetal harm⦠No words can express how disgusted I am by these propagandists.
Of note, Dr. Profit (above) must also believe that Harvardās School of Public Health and itās Dean, Andrea Baccarelli, are irresponsible, as they have largely endorsed the Presidentās statements:
And yet, this is the response by MSM.
With this in mind, as I prepared to speak on various news programs today, I conducted a literature search on recent peer-reviewed papers on the causes of autism.
Below, some of the more recently published papers on Autism are highlighted:
Evaluation of the evidence on acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders using the Navigation Guide methodology
Diddier Prada,Ā Beate Ritz,Ā Ann Z. BauerĀ &Ā Andrea A. BaccarelliĀ (Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health).Ā Environmental HealthĀ volume 24, Article number: 56 (2025)
Abstract
Background
Acetaminophen is the most commonly used over-the-counter pain and fever medication taken during pregnancy, withā>ā50% of pregnant women using acetaminophen worldwide. Numerous well-designed studies have indicated that pregnant mothers exposed to acetaminophen have children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), at higher rates than children of pregnant mothers who were not exposed to acetaminophen. Methods
We applied the Navigation Guide methodology to the scientific literature to comprehensively and objectively examine the association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and NDDs and related symptomology in offspring. We conducted a systematic PubMed search through February 25, 2025, using predefined inclusion criteria and rated studies based on risk of bias and strength of evidence. Due to substantial heterogeneity, we opted for a qualitative synthesis, consistent with the Navigation Guideās focus on environmental health evidence.
Results
We identified 46 studies for inclusion in our analysis. Of these, 27 studies reported positive associations (significant links to NDDs), 9 showed null associations (no significant link), and 4 indicated negative associations (protective effects). Higher-quality studies were more likely to show positive associations. Overall, the majority of the studies reported positive associations of prenatal acetaminophen use with ADHD, ASD, or NDDs in offspring, with risk-of-bias and strength-of-evidence ratings informing the overall synthesis.
Conclusions
Our analyses using the Navigation Guide thus support evidence consistent with an association between acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy and increased incidence of NDDs. Appropriate and immediate steps should be taken to advise pregnant women to limit acetaminophen consumption to protect their offspringās neurodevelopment.
The Dangers of Acetaminophen (APAP) for Neurodevelopment Outweigh Scant Evidence for Long-Term Benefits
Crit Rev Toxicol 2025 Feb;55(2):124-178., doi: 10.1080/10408444.2024.2442344. Epub 2025 Feb 21.
Based on available data that include approximately 20 lines of evidence from studies in laboratory animal models, observations in humans, correlations in time, and pharmacological/toxicological considerations, it has been concluded without reasonable doubt and with no evidence to the contrary that exposure of susceptible babies and children to acetaminophen (paracetamol) induces many, if not most, cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
However, the relative number of cases of ASD that might be induced by acetaminophen has not yet been estimated. Here, we examine a variety of evidence, including the acetaminophen-induced reduction of social awareness in adults, the prevalence of ASD through time, and crude estimates of the relative number of ASD cases induced by acetaminophen during various periods of neurodevelopment.
We conclude that the very early postpartum period poses the greatest risk for acetaminophen-induced ASD, and that nearly ubiquitous use of acetaminophen during early development could conceivably be responsible for the induction in the vast majority, perhaps 90% or more, of all cases of ASD.
Despite over a decade of accumulating evidence that acetaminophen is harmful for neurodevelopment, numerous studies demonstrate that acetaminophen is frequently administered to children in excess of currently approved amounts and under conditions in which it provides no benefit.
Further, studies have failed to demonstrate long-term benefits of acetaminophen for the pediatric population, leaving no valid rationale for continued use of the drug in that population given its risks to neurodevelopment.
Table 1 from the paper:
Note the number of peer-reviewed papers that link vaccination and acetaminophen with the onset of ASD in this table. So there are abundant data out there.
Stay tuned.
Stress and Folate Impact Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Journal of Health Care and Research
ISSN: 2582-8967,Ā Article Type: Review Article,Ā DOI:Ā 10.36502/2024/hcr.6228
J Health Care and Research. 2024 Feb 07;5(1):1-6
Kai Ahmavaara, George Ayoub
1Psychology Dept,Ā Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, California 93109 USA
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of several developmental disabilities that can create significant communication and behavioral challenges in affected individuals.Ā Several studies have found that children with ASD have high levels of Folate Receptor Antibody (FRA), which blocks the transport of folate across the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) and leads to Cerebral Folate Deficiency (CFD).Ā Supplementation with folate in its reduced form, such as with folinic acid, has been found to improve communication in autistic children with folate receptor antibodies. Here, we provide an overview of the role of folate in nervous system development, effects of FRA on brain folate levels, and clinical trials that have examined the efficacy of folate supplementation in reducing the symptoms of developmental disabilities.
Further, we highlight the importance of prenatal folate supplementation in reducing the risk and severity of developmental disorders and the need for additional research to explore optimal dietary interventions to aid in managing them. The results suggest that supplementing with reduced folate may offer a promising treatment approach for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly those with FRA.
One of the more interesting scientific questions to be answered that arises from the conclusions of this paper, is how Tylenol could affect the Folate Receptor Antibody (FRA) – as noted, several studies have found that children with ASD have high levels of Folate Receptor Antibody (FRA).
I posed this question, āHow could tylenol impact the Folate Receptor Antibody (FRA)ā to CHAT-GPT,
and this was the answer:
This is all hypothetical, of course, but this is how good science is done. One asks questions. A lot of questions.
So, I then asked CHAT-GPT if any studies were testing this theory. This was the response.
Fascinating and an example of how AI is rapidly changing our world.
Association of cord plasma biomarkers of in utero acetaminophen exposure with risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder in childhood.
JAMA Psychiatry.Ā 2019.
Abstract
Importance:Ā Prior studies have raised concern about maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy and increased risk of attention-deficit/
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their children; however, most studies have relied on maternal self-report. Objective:Ā To examine the prospective associations between cord plasma acetaminophen metabolites and physician-diagnosed ADHD, ASD, both ADHD and ASD, and developmental disabilities (DDs) in childhood.
Design, setting, and participants:Ā This prospective cohort study analyzed 996 mother-infant dyads, a subset of the Boston Birth Cohort, who were enrolled at birth and followed up prospectively at the Boston Medical Center from October 1, 1998, to June 30, 2018.
Exposures:Ā Three cord acetaminophen metabolites (unchanged acetaminophen, acetaminophen glucuronide, and 3-[N-acetyl-l-cystein-S-yl]-
acetaminophen) were measured in archived cord plasma samples collected at birth. Conclusions and relevance: Cord biomarkers of fetal exposure to acetaminophen were associated with significantly increased risk of childhood ADHD and ASD in a dose-response fashion. Our findings support previous studies regarding the association between prenatal and perinatal acetaminophen exposure and childhood neurodevelopmental risk and warrant additional investigations.
and
NIH-funded study suggests acetaminophen exposure in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD, autism
NIH Media Advisory, 2019
Although the study cited in this 2019 media advisory is not recent news, the fact is that NIH has been calling attention to the risks of Tylenol use during pregnancy for over five years. So, as MSM screams that there is no scientific evidence, the truth is that our government has been calling attention to this and the studies behind the warnings for a long time.
Researchers analyzed data from theĀ Boston Birth Cohort, a long-term study of factors influencing pregnancy and child development. They collected umbilical cord blood from 996 births and measured the amount of acetaminophen and two of its byproducts in each sample. By the time the children were an average of 8.9 years, 25.8% had been diagnosed with ADHD only, 6.6% with ASD only and 4.2% with ADHD and ASD. The researchers classified the amount of acetaminophen and its byproducts in the samples into thirds, from lowest to highest.Ā Compared to the lowest third, the middle third of exposure was associated with about 2.26 times the risk for ADHD. The highest third of exposure was associated with 2.86 times the risk. Similarly, ASD risk was higher for those in the middle third (2.14 times) and highest third (3.62 times).
As the first trimester of pregnancy is when it is easiest to cause fetal damage, and many women are not aware that they are pregnant yet – this advisory should be taken seriously by any woman of childbearing age.
What is also important is that infant Acetaminophen is still on the market, recommended for both preterm and term infants. It is also recommended for pain relief after vaccination (which could compound neurological damage). Because of the known and unknown risks of Acetaminophen for infants, I advise parents to stop using Acetaminophen for their children or when a mother-to-be is experiencing pain – unless there are no other alternatives. Of note, ibuprofen can be used with infants after six months of age. This is a critical issue to discuss with your healthcare provider.
IĀ am including the following paper because it shows how it took over thirty years for the scientific establishment to accept that vaccines cause Gulf War Illness (GWI). It is also important because it highlights the complex nature of compounding effects on vaccine injury, showing that both environmental factors and individual genetics may influence the severity of vaccine injury. The paper also documents that vaccine injury can persist for decades, if not for a lifetime.
These issues are all relevant to the understanding of ASD.
āAnthrax Vaccination, Gulf War Illness, and Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)āĀ Vaccines (Basel). 2024 Jun 4;12(6):613. doi:10.3390/vaccines12060613
GWI (Gulf War Illness) symptoms can last for decades and even longer, they often include persistent fatigue, muscle and joint pain, memory and concentration problems, headaches, gastrointestinal issues, skin rashes, and respiratory problems. In a recent study, they determined that vaccinated veterans were nearly 4 times more likely to develop GWI than non-vaccinated veterans, with symptom severity 1.6 times higher in those who had received the vaccine. Crucially, the study demonstrates that individual human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genetics determine susceptibility: veterans lacking specific protective HLA class II alleles could not mount an effective antibody response to the anthrax vaccineās protective antigen (PA), leading to the persistence of this toxic antigen and the development of chronic illness.
Of note, when querying an AI (and I tried more than one), this was a typical response regarding what causes GWI:
āThe weight of evidence points toĀ neurotoxicant exposuresāespecially nerve agents, pesticides, and PB pillsāas the primary drivers of Gulf War Illness, rather than psychological stress aloneā -CHAT-GPT
Not a mention of vaccine-induced injury in their summary.
This is a prime example of how AIs cannot be trusted to provide evidence-based decisions about science and medicine.
People, we all need to dig deeper.
AI speaks with authority, but that doesnāt make it accurate or comprehensive.
So, there you have it ārecent scientific evidence backing up President Trumpās statements regarding autism and Acetaminophen is significant. His remarks were responsible and entirely in line with current research.
All documented above for mainstream (dead) media to ignore.
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President Trump, Secretary Kennedy Announce Bold Actions to Tackle Autism Epidemic

“Weāre Going Bold to Tackle Autism”
Speaking from theāÆRoosevelt RoomāÆtoday, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced bold new actions to confront the nationās autism spectrum disorder (ASD) epidemic, which hasĀ surged nearly 400%Ā since 2000 and now affects 1 in 31 American children.
āFor too long, families have been left without answers or options as autism rates have soared,āĀ Secretary Kennedy said.Ā āToday, we are taking bold actionāopening the door to the first FDA-recognized treatment pathway, informing doctors and families about potential risks, and investing in groundbreaking research. We will follow the science, restore trust, and deliver hope to millions of American families.ā
First, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will act on a potential treatment for speech-related deficits associated with ASD. The FDA today is publishing a Federal Register notice outlining a label update forĀ leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency, which has been associated with autism. This action establishes the first FDA-recognized therapeutic for children with cerebral folate deficiency and autistic symptoms.
The change will authorize treatment for children with ASD, with continued use if children show language, social, or adaptive gains. Following the label update for ASD, state Medicaid programs will be able to cover leucovorin for the indication of ASD, in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).āÆFinally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will launch confirmatory trials and new research into the impact of leucovorin including safety studies.
While promising, it is important to note that leucovorin is not a cure for ASD and may only lead to improvements in speech-related deficits for a subset of children with ASD. Furthermore, this treatment must be administered under close medical supervision and in conjunction with other non-pharmacological approaches for children with ASD (e.g., behavioral therapy).
āAs a physician, I have seen how devastating autism spectrum disorder can be for children and their families,āĀ CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said.Ā āTodayās actions represent an unprecedented, comprehensive approach to deepen our understanding of the causes of autism, share what we know and donāt know based on current research, and ensure that every child has a better chance to thrive. By providing access to a drug to treat symptoms associated with autism, we are providing hope to families and providers who have until today had very limited options.ā
Second, HHS will act on acetaminophen. Today, the FDA will issue a physician notice and begin the process to initiate a safety label change for acetaminophen (Tylenol and similar products). HHS will launch a nationwide public service campaign to inform families and protect public health.
The FDA is responding to prior clinical and laboratory studies that suggest a potential association between acetaminophen use during pregnancy andĀ adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. FDA also recognizes that there are contrary studies showing no association and that there can be risks for untreated fever in pregnancy, both for the mother and fetus.
Given the conflicting literature and lack of clear causal evidence, HHS wants to encourage clinicians toĀ exercise their best judgmentĀ in use of acetaminophen for fevers and pain in pregnancy by prescribing the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration when treatment is required. Furthermore, FDA recognizes that acetaminophen is often the only tool for fevers and pain in pregnancy, as other alternatives (e.g., NSAIDs) have well documented adverse effects. FDA is partnering with manufacturers to update labeling and drive new research to safeguard mothers, children, and families.
āA growing body of evidence suggests that some children suffering from autism are folate deficient within the braināa problem that can be treated with leucovorin,āĀ FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said. āGiven the extent of the current autism epidemic, physicians should immediately have this treatment option available for candidate children. We are also sharing new information about the potential risks of acetaminophen so patients can make a more informed decision with their health care provider.ā
Third, NIH today is announcing the recipients of theĀ Autism Data Science InitiativeĀ (ADSI), funding 13 projects totaling more than $50 million to transform autism research. ADSI integrates large-scale biological, clinical, and behavioral data with an exposomics approach that examines environmental, nutritional, medical, and social factors alongside genetics.
Projects employ advanced methods such as machine learning and organoid models, address both children and adults across the lifespan, and establish replication hubs to ensure rigor. Each project includes community engagement to align research with the needs of autistic individuals, families, and clinicians.
āMillions of American families who care for autistic kids need scientists to apply gold standard science, expertise, and open minds to figure out how to help these kids,āĀ NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said.Ā āWith the Autism Data Science Initiative, NIH is harnessing cutting-edge science to uncover the root causes of autism. We are building knowledge that can improve lives and restore hope for families.ā
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