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April Is Autism Awareness Month: Sesame Street Names A New Character, And A Local School Helps Autistic Students Become Self Sustaining

Abner Fletcher

Posted on April 1, 2017 · Julia, a new Muppet on"Sesame Street," Julia is different from the rest of the Muppets

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Book Hopes To Dispel Myths About Vaccines And Autism

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Posted on January 4, 2019 · Dr. Peter Hotez discusses his book, Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism, which combines his medical expertise with his personal experience raising his daughter.

Tags autism Autism Spectrum Disorder book health peter hotez science scientists vaccines Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism

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Space Center Houston: City’s First Certified Autism Center

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Posted on July 12, 2018 · Space Center Houston says it’s now designated as a Certified Autism Center. It’s the first in Houston to earn that designation.

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New Book Hopes To Dispel Myths About Vaccines And Autism

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Posted on June 21, 2018 · Dr. Peter Hotez discusses his new book, Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism, which combines his medical expertise with his personal experience raising his daughter.

Tags autism Autism Spectrum Disorder book health peter hotez science scientists vaccines Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism

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