In February, autism took new steps toward its long-awaited place at center stage in America. Maybe there is new light dawning on this insidious affliction that for a quarter-century has grown at a disturbing pace among our nation’s young. Maybe overdue priority will be given to this “silent” crisis to uncover at least some of the presumed multiple causes, including perhaps one common factor that for years has hidden in plain sight.
On Feb. 3, New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith heralded the 2024 update of the Autism Cares Act.
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