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    Man with dark hair, glasses and a black T-shirt stands with his arms folded against a black background
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    January 6, 2021

    New Study Suggests Strong Link Between Autism and Substance Use Risk

    What happened: A new study out of Taiwan reveals that some people on the autism spectrum may be at a higher risk for substance use. Researchers looked at data from the country’s health insurance program to look at whether autism was a risk factor for developing substance use disorder. According to the published findings, data [...]
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    For Parents of Kids on the Autism Spectrum, It Takes a Village

    In his book, “Outliers,” Malcolm Gladwell describes a village of Italian expats in the U.S. where everyone lived ultra-long lives. Was there some secret to their longevity? What, researchers longed to know, was their secret sauce? Did they practice an aesthete form of yoga? Were they strict vegans? No. In fact, they all smoked like chimneys [...]
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    Why I’m Not a Fan of Autism Awareness Month as Someone on the Spectrum

    It’s officially Autism Awareness Month. The purpose of this time of year is to provide recognition of autism to people who are not familiar with the condition. This month may be exciting for some people with autism and parents of children with autism, but I have a lot of opinions about this time of year. [...]
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