The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Lawsuit comes after Trump’s baseless claims that acetaminophen can cause autism and ADHD in children

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Kenvue Inc (NYSE:KVUE), accusing the companies of misleading pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol despite evidence suggesting its active ingredient, acetaminophen, may increase the risk of autism and attention disorders in children.

Trump’s furious post comes just a month after a national autism charity claimed that he was pedalling ‘pseudo-science’

Autism charities are important organisations. They provide essential services for autistic people, influence policy decisions, and often speak on behalf of autistic people.

Explore Tom Boyd's Waitrose saga—BBC-exposed sacking after pay ask, Asda's heroic offer, Waitrose U-turn. Frances Boyd's quotes fuel autism employment, volunteer rights push in John Lewis furore

Composer William Barnett started his YouTube channel as an outlet for his music -- but today he also uses it to debunk the steady stream of White House rhetoric on autism while sharing his own experience living with it.

Kenvue stock is down 28% in 2025 amid controversy surrounding its Tylenol brand, which is linked to autism when used during pregnancy.

Nathan Sykes said the diagnosis has helped him ‘accept himself’

The 32-year old is best known for being a part of the boy band behind the hit songs All Time Low and Glad You Came.