Autism in Remission or Cured or What?


	Autism in Remission or Cured or What?

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5-10-2009 12:07 AM

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autism, behavior, fein, brain function

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Many also have above-average IQs and had been diagnosed with relatively mild cases of autism. At age 2, many were within the normal range for motor development, able to walk, climb and hold a pencil.

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