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Autism Live 4.23.25: Lisa Ackerman


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On Today's show Shannon welcomes Lisa Ackerman, founder of TACA to talk about Leucovorin. This cancer drug was featured in a CBS news story for its off label use for Autism and Cerebral Folate Deficiency. To learn more watch the CBS news piece here youtube.com/watch?v=QT4E2dPTbkc. Watch the TACA Podcast to see Lisa Ackerman interview Dr. Richard Frye here: https://tacanowblog.com/2025/03/03/leucovorin-and-autism-a-repurposed-drug-with-a-lot-of-promise-by-lisa-ackerman/ or read more about Cerebral Folate Deficiency here: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/cerebral-folate-deficiency/

Want to read the study that is driving the discussion? Click here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/11/1141

Important programing note: Leucovorin should only ever be taken after being prescribed by a physician after testing to show there is a need.

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