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How life turned out for the first child diagnosed with autism, and what acceptance means.

TUPELO — For two decades, Caren Zucker and John Donvan have shared stories about autism with the world.

Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS Video App. A mother tracks down the first person diagnosed with autism to learn if his life holds promise for her own autistic son. She documents both cruelty and kindness, but also hope that more of us are learning to have the backs of those who are different.

There’s always a first. In this case, the first person was known simply as Donald T.

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This weekend, get into the Christmas spirit with the Tabernacle Choir, see what it takes to restore an iconic cathedral and much more. 

It's one-of-a-kind housing bringing hope and independence to those with autism and other intellectual disabilities. A segment about the film is expected to air Monday morning on Good Morning America.

A new documentary, "In a Different Key," tells the story of autism — several stories, really. Fox News Digital spoke to the film's producers ahead of the PBS air date of December 13.

George Stephanopoulos sits down with two filmmakers to discuss their autism awareness documentary.

New dramas, documentaries and exuberant holiday music programs are coming your way this month!