Autism diagnoses have been rising, but what’s really behind it? Some headlines claim Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism, but research shows the full story is far more complex.

In this video, ASAPScience breaks down the latest studies and explains why focusing on a single cause, like Tylenol, misses the bigger picture. Genetics, parental age, and, most importantly, changes in diagnostic criteria and awareness account for much of the increase in autism diagnoses over the past decades. Environmental factors like pollution and screen time are being studied, but evidence points to diagnostic practices and societal awareness as the primary drivers.

This is essential viewing for anyone curious about ASD and how science separates fact from fear. Share this video to help people understand the real reasons behind rising autism rates without falling for oversimplified claims.

References mentioned in the video:

–Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability
–Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?
–The Changing Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders
–Parental exposures to occupational asthmagens and risk of autism spectrum disorder in a Danish population-based case-control study
–Diagnosis of autism in adulthood: A scoping review