Autism Live 4.23.25: Lisa Ackerman


On Today’s show Shannon welcomes Lisa Ackerman, founder of TACA to talk about Leucovorin.  This cancer drug was featured in a CBS news story for its off label use for Autism and Cerebral Folate Deficiency.  To learn more watch the CBS news piece here youtube.com/watch?v=QT4E2dPTbkc.    Watch the TACA Podcast to see Lisa Ackerman interview Dr. Richard Frye here: https://tacanowblog.com/2025/03/03/leucovorin-and-autism-a-repurposed-drug-with-a-lot-of-promise-by-lisa-ackerman/  or read more about Cerebral Folate Deficiency here: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/cerebral-folate-deficiency/

Want to read the study that is driving the discussion?  Click here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/11/1141

Important programing note:  Leucovorin should only ever be taken after being prescribed by a physician after testing to show there is a need. 

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