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When Autism Turns Trendy

Lost in the internet glory are those on the severe end of the spectrum who can’t advocate for themselves and who will never live independently.
Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.
When there are fewer dendritic spines, fewer synapses are formed, and brain cells struggle to communicate properly. This ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition where basic communication, social interaction, and behavior ...
Myths about autism abound. Here, experts explain what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to the condition. Plus, what it ...