TWIN FALLS, Idaho — President Trump's announcement linking autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy has sparked mixed reactions from Magic Valley parents and medical professionals, with some calling for more focus on supporting families already affected by autism.
"I'm seeing that a lot with moms — especially when your child's first diagnosed, that's a big thing, [saying] 'what did I do? What could I have done differently?'" Denae Hope told Idaho News 6.
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Denae Hope, who has been raising a child with autism for 10 years, watched Trump's announcement live on Monday. She said the claims linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism aren't new to the autism communi