The Trump administration has issued controversial advice about the possible causes of autism, suggesting the neurodevelopmental condition could be linked to the use of paracetamol in pregnancy.

The claim has been criticised by medical experts, who say there's no evidence the drug causes the condition.

In Australia, they're also concerned it will deter expectant mothers from using paracetamol to treat fever or pain, which could prove detrimental to the health of the child.

Here's what they had to say.

Andrew Whitehouse

The Kids Research Institute Australia

Professor Whitehouse, who researches autism in children, said that there is categorically no evidence that paracetamol use causes the condition. Loading...

He says some studies have suggested a "small, weak" association, but the

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