Screening, not a decision

Who may ask for a review

These are this site's intake screening questions. Meeting every one does not mean you have a case. Missing one is not a court decision.

Often reviewed

The claim is filed on behalf of the child, and you have legal authority to sign for the child.
The mother has sole legal custody, or joint legal custody with the father.
The child is under 18.
A doctor diagnosed autism (ASD), ADHD, or both.
During the pregnancy there was no tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, or SSRIs (antidepressants).
Acetaminophen, including a product sold as Tylenol, was taken at least 10 times during the pregnancy.
The child has an IEP or receives Early Intervention services.
A lawyer does not already represent a Tylenol or acetaminophen claim.

Usually not moved forward here

The claim is for yourself, or you cannot sign for the child.
The father has sole custody, or custody is a guardianship or another arrangement.
The child is 18 or older.
There is no autism or ADHD diagnosis.
Tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, or SSRIs were used during the pregnancy.
Acetaminophen was taken fewer than 10 times.
The child does not have an IEP and does not receive Early Intervention services.
A lawyer already represents this claim. Stay with that lawyer.

What we do not decide

These are intake screening questions. They are not a legal determination, and they are not a finding that acetaminophen caused a diagnosis. We do not decide fault, causation, or damages. Age is collected only to apply the under-18 screen. Deadline rules differ by state. This page does not give you a date.

Parents sometimes feel blamed when autism or ADHD comes up. Nothing on this site says you caused a diagnosis. Scientists and the courts are still arguing about whether acetaminophen is related at all.

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