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This new announcement feels like a moment of validation. We’re learning that everyday medicines like acetaminophen, often used during pregnancy, might play a role in autism risks. The government is working on adding warnings to help expecting moms make safer choices, which could protect future Blooming Minds students. They also talked about looking at how vaccines are given to young children, suggesting that spacing them out might be gentler on little bodies. They pointed to communities like the Amish, where autism seems less common, as a reason to keep studying this carefully. And they highlighted how not getting enough folic acid—a nutrient vital for growing brains—might be part of the puzzle, too.