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Archive Home > 2007 > May > 20 > Autism on the rise

Autism on the rise

Local schools, families struggle to keep up

By Monique Balas / The Bulletin
May 20, 2007

Colin O'Connor's mischievous blue eyes twinkle when he laughs, which is often, and he moves with a frantic energy. The 6-year-old enjoys playing games with his stuffed dolls, using them to mimic social situations, and he is friendly to strangers.

Colin is also autistic.

Autism, a developmental....

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