NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled new federal initiatives Monday to address what they described as a growing autism epidemic, as diagnoses have risen nearly 400% since 2000 and now affect about 1 in 31 children in the United States.

The administration's plan includes new federal funding for research and expanded access to an FDA-approved treatment for children with autism. However, Trump's comments linking autism to acetaminophen use, the common pain reliever sold under the brand name Tylenol, drew significant attention.

"Instead of attacking those who ask questions, everyone should be grateful for those trying to get the answers to this complex situation," Trump said. "So taking Tylenol is not good. I'

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