autism

Dear Sridhar Vembu: Let's talk about support for families dealing with Autism, not vaccines

November 01, 2025 12:49 pm

I wish someone with as powerful a platform as Mr Vembu would choose to shed light on the issues impacting parents, rather than obsessing over causes and cures

Sridhar Vembu’s post linking vaccines with autism is irresponsible

November 03, 2025 11:42 am

In the West, vaccine hesitancy has led to a resurgence of measles, whooping cough. Anti-vaxxers should pause and reflect: Can we imagine our future generation without the Pulse Polio or measles-rubella vaccination campaign?

With therapies, emotional support, and unique approaches like dog-assisted therapy, the centre continues to help children lead meaningful, independent lives.

How this pioneering centre continues to be a haven for children diagnosed with autism for the past 25 years

October 07, 2025 8:31 pm

Founded in 2000 by the late Padmaja Godbole, PAC began with just a couple of children and a few teachers in a single room.

The recommendation to use leucovorin to treat autism seems to stem from a theory that low levels of folate in the brain can lead to a condition called cerebral folate deficiency

What is leucovorin, the drug Trump administration says can treat autism?

September 28, 2025 5:06 pm

A review of the evidence in 2021 analysed the results of 21 studies that used leucovorin for autism or cerebral folate deficiency.

It's OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy. Here's what the science says about the link with autism

September 27, 2025 2:30 pm

Though, there is no clear evidence that paracetamol has any harmful effects on an unborn baby, but as with any medicine taken during pregnancy, paracetamol should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

Trump links autism with Tylenol use during pregnancy: What’s the truth?

September 26, 2025 5:53 am

There is no science-based evidence or research till date which establishes that Tylenol, a brand name for paracetamol, when taken by pregnant women as advised by the doctor, causes autism or affects the foetus

Trump links autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, urges pregnant women to avoid pain reliever Tylenol

September 23, 2025 6:01 am

Trump claimed that taking Tylenol, also known as paracetamol, is “no good” and that pregnant women should avoid it and should only opt for it when they are suffering from extreme fever.

Trump says major announcement soon on autism findings: 'One of the most important things we'll do'

September 21, 2025 1:42 pm

This comes as autism diagnoses in the United States have risen sharply since 2000, raising public concern.

Autism and toys: AIIMS study finds how hidden heavy metals can be a trigger for your child

May 06, 2025 6:31 pm

Although some children are born with genetic triggers for autism, how they manifest depends on the environment

Mugdha Kalra's I See You, I Get You is a loving guide to parents of autistic children

April 21, 2025 11:04 am

She supplements the text with charts, tables and questionnaires that will bring them more in touch with uncomfortable feelings they’re likely to encounter in their caregiving journey: Who am I? Am I more than a parent? Is it okay to feel frustrated? Can I feel envious of other families?