As parents clamor for a treatment touted for autism, doctors hesitate to prescribe it
- Posted on March 16, 2026
- By NPR
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As parents clamor for a treatment touted for autism, doctors hesitate to prescribe it
After the leucovorin got public attention as a potential autism treatment, families rushed to get it. Many doctors are torn about prescribing an unproven drug but don't want to lose patients' trust.
