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20 Nov 2009, 3:24 pm

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The Record: Adults with autism
Friday, November 20, 2009
The Record

AUTISM has been getting more of the attention it deserves in the last few years, and the once-grim landscape for people with autism is changing. Recent developments include a task force appointed by the governor, mandatory health insurance coverage and courses on the disorder offered to parents and teachers.

With greater understanding and wider acceptance, autism can move from the hushed side rooms to the main hall of daily life. But that will require a greater focus on treating and assisting adults with the disorder.

We know the numbers: 1 in 94 children in New Jersey is diagnosed with autism, higher than the revised nationwide estimate of approximately 1 in 100. Those children grow up and when they do they still need help, from housing to education to health care. But help has not been easy to get. Two bills that will be introduced next week would begin to change that. We support the measures.

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20 Nov 2009, 3:36 pm

Great stuff... hope they follow thru with it!

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20 Nov 2009, 4:53 pm

I am glad to see this!

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