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Even though many parents of kids with autism and autistic adults are using cannabis (THC and CBD) and cannabidiols (CBD only), these treatments are technically illegal. So how are pediatricians discussing these options with their patients when asked? A few pediatricians from states where it is legal for adults to obtain cannabis containing products weigh in on what they say, how they communicate, and what is ethical to explain in what circumstance. Also, new findings from an imperfect, but medically supervised, study on stem cell therapies in autism. Findings are interesting but should be judged with caution. Links to the articles are below: