What science says about leucovorin, the drug Trump touted for autism | NYGazet

President Donald Trump’s comments about autism this week sparked widespread concern and criticism from many in the community. But there’s also some curiosity about a new use for an old drug.

Six months ago, 4-year-old Jose Morales-Ortiz was struggling to say two-word sentences. Jose has severe autism, and he couldn’t have a conversation and wouldn’t answer to his name most of the time — all things that kids his age are supposed to be abl... [11162 chars]