As parents clamor for a treatment touted for autism, doctors hesitate to prescribe it

Parents are seeking leucovorin as an autism treatment after the drug gained public attention, creating pressure on physicians who are reluctant to prescribe an unproven medication. Many doctors find themselves caught between medical caution about prescribing drugs without established efficacy for autism and concerns about damaging relationships with patients' families. The situation has created a dilemma where physicians must balance evidence-based medicine with maintaining patient trust. Families continue to pursue the treatment despite the lack of proven benefits for autism symptoms.