24/09/2025
I don’t often get political on here but given my line of work, I feel compelled to speak against Trump’s latest barrage of lies. I think the fact that he can’t even pronounce the name of the drug he’s warning against says it all!
But, I want to reassure all the families I work with, friends who are neurodivergent, parents of neurodivergent children and especially those who are currently pregnant, that these claims are utterly unfounded and false.
Speaking to so many parents of autistic children and autistic adults in my job, I hear so often about the feelings of guilt, confusion and self-blame that sadly come when navigating this world when you, or your child’s brain processes information differently. And that is what it is, a difference, not a disease to be fixed or cured and one that is certainly not caused by one of the only proven safe drugs pregnant women can take.
This will only add to the pressure pregnant women and families already feel and it is harmful. Please stay informed and safe.
The National Autistic Society is an excellent, evidence based source of information if anyone wants to know more. Also happy to chat 😊
