The Gillett Health Podcast Dr. Gillett explains potential Autism causes
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Sep 24, 2025 Dive into the rising autism rates as hosts dissect recent news and research. They challenge the narrative around community differences in autism prevalence and explore the controversial link between prenatal acetaminophen and autism risk. The discussion also touches on the practicality of spreading out vaccines and the challenges in accessibility. Moreover, they highlight the NIH's bold investment in exploring environmental factors and genetics, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding autism. Tune in for enlightening insights and thought-provoking ideas!
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Diagnostic Changes Don't Explain Everything
- Diagnostic changes explain some but not all of the apparent autism rise according to the hosts.
- Kyle Gillett and James O'Hara emphasize both diagnostic shifts and real prevalence increases need investigation.
Amish Example Cited At Press Conference
- President claimed some groups, like the Amish, have virtually no autism and used that as evidence.
- Kyle Gillett counters that Amish diagnosis practices and severity differences may explain that impression.
Limit Tylenol In Pregnancy
- Limit acetaminophen use during pregnancy and only use for serious fever after consulting a physician.
- Kyle Gillett supports official guidance to avoid routine Tylenol in pregnancy when possible.