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The Pain of Autism.(Letter to the Editor)
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Newsweek International
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October 20, 2003
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Our Sept. 8 cover story on autism prompted heartfelt responses from parents and professionals who faulted us for whitewashing the disorder. "My son can't communicate or play," wrote one."He'll be dependent forever."
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Thanks for the stories of kids with autism ("Boys, Girls and Autism," Sept. 8). You highlight this as a spectrum disorder and note that autistic people have unique abilities and the potential to be contributing members of society. This is true for those on the higher- functioning end of the autism spectrum, such as those you depicted, and for most of those who are more severely affected. Autism, increasing at an alarming rate of 10 to ...
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