On September 22nd, President Trump, RFK, and other members of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership held a press conference that contained false and harmful information about autism, acetaminophen, and vaccines. The administration announced a change in safety recommendations for acetaminophen. They also announced a plan to make a drug called leucovorin widely available for use as a largely unstudied autism “treatment”. These actions will only serve to confuse the public and expose all of us, especially autistic people and our families, to unnecessary harm.

We are horrified by comments that call for “ending” autism. Autism is a natural part of human diversity. Autistic people usually enjoy a good quality of life when we have the supports we need. Autism is not a problem for which anyone needs to be blamed. An HHS that does not further this understanding and provide accurate information to the President and the public to make safe, science-informed decisions puts the country at grave risk. 

Read our full statement about this issue in formal language or plain language to learn more. Autistic people belong, and ASAN will keep advocating for and with our community.

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

PO Box 66122
Washington, DC 20035

 

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