Evaluating the Role of Susceptibility Inducing Cofactors and of Acetaminophen in the Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder sagesteele @P_McCulloughMD While I dont know whether there is a connection between Tylenol and autism, I do believe that there is reason to STOP giving it to babies children. Glutathione is impacted by An Open Label Case Series of Glutathione Use for Symptomatic Management in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism, Acetaminophen (Tylenol) & Oxidative Stress William Parker 248 Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not cause autism. The FDA, in its statement that there may be an association, confirmed that "a causal relationship has not been established, and studies of millions of children Acetaminophen causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children: no valid rationale for controversy