{"id":1682,"date":"2025-09-23T09:15:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2025-10-28T10:07:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:07:05","slug":"anuncio-de-trump-sobre-el-autismo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/es\/blog\/trump-autism-announcement-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Anuncio de Trump Sobre el Autismo: Lo Que las Familias de Texas Deben Saber"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1682\" class=\"elementor elementor-1682\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b975c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b975c8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ca1a92\" data-id=\"2ca1a92\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b444a9a elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"b444a9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__b444a9a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__b444a9a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__b444a9a\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b281c97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b281c97\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12b2ff2\" data-id=\"12b2ff2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f71858a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f71858a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"755\">What Does the Trump Autism Announcement Mean for Families?<\/h2><p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"755\">On Monday, September 22, the White House hosted a high-profile <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2025\/09\/22\/trump-autism-tylenol-rfk-live-updates\/86289238007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">autism briefing<\/a><\/strong>. Marketed as a major update, the event left families with more questions than answers. Officials raised concerns about acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy, discussed early research on leucovorin, and shared new autism prevalence data. They emphasized, however, that autism remains complex and <strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"752\">no single cause has been proven<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"786\">For families across Texas\u2014whether in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or Sugar Land\u2014this <em data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"695\">Trump autism announcement<\/em> is raising questions. Parents are wondering: <em data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"784\">What does this mean for my child?<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"893\">At\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Texas\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"815\">ABA Centers<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">, we believe families deserve clear answers when autism makes national news.<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"938\">What the Trump Autism Press Conference Announced\u00a0<\/h2><ul><li data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1158\"><p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1158\"><strong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"877\">Acetaminophen (Tylenol) &amp; Pregnancy<\/strong><br data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\" \/>Officials discussed studies suggesting an association between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism risk. They stressed this is <em data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1030\">not causation<\/em>. Federal agencies, including the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/press-announcements\/fda-responds-evidence-possible-association-between-autism-and-acetaminophen-use-during-pregnancy#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Food%20and%20Drug,autism%20and%20ADHD%20in%20children.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FDA<\/a><\/strong>, may consider regulatory actions like updated labels, but no immediate guidance changes have been announced.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1461\"><p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1461\"><strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1200\">Leucovorin as a Potential Therapy<\/strong><br data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\" \/>Leucovorin, a folinic acid derivative, was highlighted as an experimental therapy for children with certain folate pathway differences. Some small studies show improved communication, but experts caution that leucovorin remains in early clinical phases.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1903\">Why This Matters to Texas Families<\/h2><p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2142\">Hearing about the link between acetaminophen and autism may stir emotions. Parents may feel guilt looking back on pregnancy choices, but autism cannot be reduced to one single factor. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/blog\/progress-in-autism-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Genetics, prenatal health, and environment<\/a><\/strong> all contribute.<\/p><p data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2410\">The mention of leucovorin may provide encouragement. Families across Texas often ask about medical options beyond behavioral therapy. While promising, leucovorin is still experimental. ABA therapy remains the most effective, evidence-based treatment available now.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2527\">Reactions from Autism Organizations<\/h2><ul data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"3148\"><li data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2795\"><p data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2795\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/news\/autism-speaks-statement-tylenol-and-leucovorin#:~:text=While%20some%20observational%20studies%20have,genetics%2C%20parental%20health%20and%20environment.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autism Speaks<\/a><\/strong>, the largest autism advocacy group in the U.S., released a statement urging caution. They noted that while studies on acetaminophen\/Tylenol associations are essential, evidence remains inconsistent and not sufficient to change medical practice.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"3011\"><p data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"3011\">The <strong data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2831\">Autism Science Foundation<\/strong> and experts such as Alison Singer emphasized that parents should not feel guilt or blame. The research is still too early to warrant changes in pregnancy or treatment decisions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3148\"><p data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3148\">Other scientists, like Helen Tager-Flusberg, warned that sensational statements risk confusing the public and stigmatizing families.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2459\">Perspective from <strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"815\">Texas <\/strong>ABA Centers<\/h2><p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2681\">In <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/blog\/parents-trust-tx-aba-centers-seasonal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our centers<\/a><\/strong>, we see progress every day. These are the victories that shape lives. National announcements may guide future research, but the work of helping children with autism thrive is happening right here in Texas.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3181\">What Remains Unclear<\/h2><ul data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3556\"><li data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3265\"><p data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3265\">Whether acetaminophen\/Tylenol is causal or merely correlated with autism risk.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3355\"><p data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3355\">The specific role leucovorin may play in treatment, including eligibility and safety.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3448\"><p data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3448\">How and when regulatory changes will occur, and what they\u2019ll mean for families in Texas.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3399\">A Final Word for Texas Families<\/h2><p data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3571\">Headlines about autism may be dramatic, but the essentials don\u2019t change. ABA therapy continues to help children build skills, independence, and confidence across Texas.<\/p><p data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3885\">At <strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"815\">Texas <\/strong><strong data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3600\">ABA Centers<\/strong>, our mission remains the same: to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy in our centers, homes, schools, and communities. Whatever comes out of Washington today, families here can be assured that real progress happens every day\u2014one child, one milestone, one family at a time.<\/p><p style=\"font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 1.75em;\">To schedule a free consultation, please get in touch with us by calling\u00a0<a style=\"transition-property: all;\" href=\"tel:+18777715725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">(877) 771-5725<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or filling out our\u00a0<a style=\"transition-property: all;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">online form<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><div>\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd03a43 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fd03a43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texasabacenters.com\/autism-services\/child-aba-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">More About ABA Services in Texas<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The recent White House autism briefing sparked national attention but left many families with more questions than answers. 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