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U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House, in Washington, D.C.

Daily News Lesson September 23 2025

Health experts respond to Trump's claims linking autism to acetaminophen

Experts also reiterated no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism has been found

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Daily News Lesson December 15 2022

New documentary follows first person diagnosed with autism

Hear about a new documentary that explores the lives of autistic Americans

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Daily News Lesson August 09 2021

Teens invent social distancing device for students with autism

Explore how a group of high school inventors created the Personal Distance Monitor (PDM) to help with social distancing

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