Acetaminophen and Autism: What You Need to Know Autism Research Institute Myth busting, Acetaminophen version. "Avoid Acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it causes glutathione depletion". Truth?? As a pediatrician and ER doctor and as moms we're often asked about this. And we understand why: PDF] Evidence that Increased Acetaminophen use in Genetically Vulnerable Children Appears to be a Major Cause of the Epidemics of Autism, Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity, and Asthma Semantic Scholar They told us Tylenol is safe. Pediatricians recommend them daily. But what if we've been missing the full story? Research shows that frequent use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in babies and children Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Neurodevelopmental Risk: Biological Plausibility1 Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada Frustrated, worried, disappointed': Georgia doctors deal with fallout of Tylenol and autism claims Georgia Public Broadcasting