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matsuiny2004
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27 Sep 2008, 4:27 pm

Not sure about this one

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?N ... utism&Cr1=

*second link has more information

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/09/ ... reness.php


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27 Sep 2008, 5:53 pm

I didn't see anything about adults with autism. :(

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27 Sep 2008, 7:42 pm

Raising awareness about autism is all well and good, but since Autism Speaks is involved I can't help but wonder what misinformation is being spread.


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