
Bite Back with Abbey Sharp· Folge 46
The Autism “Epidemic”: Why MAHAs Witch Hunt for a Cause & “Cure” is a Dangerous Fantasy with Dr. Tommy Martin
Dienstag, 30. September 2025 · 42 min
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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
• Introduction
• Parenting a Child With Autism Through a Doctor’s Lens
• Why Autism Sparks Fear, Stigma, and Conspiracies
• What Science Actually Says About Autism Risk Factors
• Folate, Pregnancy, and the Push for Folinic Acid
• Tylenol, Fevers, and the Erosion of Medical Trust
• Vaccine Myths and the Cost of Misinformation
• The Autism Witch Hunt and Public Health Fears
• Reassurance for Parents Navigating Autism Anxiety
• Neurodivergence and Its Superpowers
• Supporting Brilliant Neurodivergent Minds
Check in with today’s amazing guest:
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• Youtube: youtube.com/@dr.tommymartin
References:
• Maternal Plasma Folate, Vitamin B12 Levels and Multivitamin Supplement during Pregnancy and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Boston Birth Cohort (imfar.confex.com/imfar/2016/webprogram/Paper22…)%20(Table%202).)
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