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‘Alarming’ and unproven autism treatments abound on Facebook. Is it time for Canada to tighten regulations?

‘Imagine if we were seeing this on television or radio — how long would we let that happen?’ expert asks

Bethany Lindsay
Bethany Lindsay

6 Feb 2026 • 8 min read

A hand holds a phone displaying a Facebook page titled OSR CREAM FOR AUTISM.
A Facebook group called 'OSR Cream for Autism' advertises an unproven, unapproved and potentially risky topical treatment. (Bethany Lindsay/The Investigative Journalism Foundation)

Bethany Lindsay
Bethany Lindsay

Bethany Lindsay is an award-winning investigative journalist who covers white-collar crime. She is based in Vancouver and previously reported for CBC News, the Vancouver Sun, and the Cambodia Daily.

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