About this episode
Welcome to Episode 272 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we’re talking about a medicine almost every parent has used. For decades, doctors have recommended it for fevers, ear infections, even after vaccines. It’s long been considered safe. But compelling evidence shows it’s not nearly as safe as we’ve been told—especially for babies and young children under stress. My guest is Dr. William Parker. He is distinguished, highly credentialed, and deeply passionate about protecting children. After earning his PhD in Chemistry, he spent nearly 30 years at Duke University studying biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology. He’s best known for discovering the function of the human appendix—a safe-house for bacteria—and for the last decade, he’s focused on how acetaminophen, when combined with oxidative stress, impacts brain development. He’s published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers, and his work points to this drug playing a major role in the rise of autism. This is a conversation parents need to hear. Dr. Parker is substantive, credible, and unwavering in his pursuit of the truth. It’s not about fear—it’s about clarity and better choices. The secret this week is… AVOID THIS Popular Drug To Protect Development You'll Discover: The Hidden Link First Exposed in 2008 (4:51) How Acetaminophen + Oxidative Stress = Trouble For Susceptible Kids (15:29) The Timeline That Matches The Rise of Autism (23:26) The Flawed Assumptions in Many Scientific Studies (26:50) Practical Next Steps Parents Can Take (45:53) The Actual MECHANISM That Harms Brain Cells (51:07) About Our Guest: William Parker earned a PhD in Chemistry in 1992 and studied biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology at Duke University for almost 30 years before starting WPLab, a private, non-profit research and education corporation, in 2021. Best known for the discovery of the function of the human appendix (a safe-house for bacteria), Dr. Parker has spent almost a decade studying the impact of acetaminophen combined with oxidative stress on neurodevelopment. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers, including work in PLoS One, the European Journal of Pediatrics, Minerva Pediatrics, and Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics . WPLab scientists have concluded that many, if not most, cases of autism are a chemically induced injury caused by exposure of susceptible babies and children to acetaminophen. References In This Episode: Learn more about Dr. Parker’s work: PreventAutism.org and www.wplaboratory.org Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.