Claim: A US study shows that autism can be reversed.
Fact-check: Scientists have not discovered that 'autism can be reversed' - Full Fact
Verdict: this is not correct, according to experts. the study in question was very limited in scope, involving two girls, and acknowledged this. autism may present differently over time, but experts say autism is not a disorder or illness and it cannot be reversed or cured.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Lolo Kalake
Date published: 2024-09-05T00:00:00