Everywhere you turn, autism is in the news, for all the wrong reasons. This current administration not only rekindled this bonfire but also is dousing it with fuel. A recent announcement claiming that autism is caused by acetaminophen taken during pregnancy has been debunked faster than President Donald Trump will learn to say the word correctly. These false and ridiculous claims are adding to the stigma, further hurting autistic people, their families, and society overall. It’s an easy out that puts unnecessary fear, blame and shame on mothers and completely misses the point.

Autism isn’t a disease; it’s a neurotype, a variation in the brain. It’s part of one’s identity, just like gender, sexuality or race. And, similar to people with identity differences who are perceived as outside t

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