Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a 30-year board-certified emergency medicine physician, as she cuts through misinformation and delivers the facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this essential episode, Dr. V explains what autism really is, how it's detected and diagnosed, and what evidence-based treatments and therapies actually work.

Dr. V tackles your most pressing questions: Does maternal age cause autism? Is acetaminophen during pregnancy safe? Can autism be hereditary? What's the truth about vaccines? Plus, she addresses important topics like racial and gender disparities in diagnosis, the autism spectrum from non-verbal to high-functioning individuals, and whether autism diagnoses are truly increasing or just better recognized.

This episode also covers critical breaking news about the potential government shutdown and its impact on healthcare access, Medicaid, community health centers, and more.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, healthcare provider, or simply seeking accurate information, this episode empowers you with science-backed facts to make informed decisions about autism and healthcare.

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