Tag: Autism policy
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America’s War on Autism: Frontline Families Fight Back
America’s autism landscape: families on the frontline Dateline’s examination of the United States’ approach to autism centers on real families navigating a system that often feels daunting, fragmented, and at times contradictory. The story of 12-year-old Charlie in Austin, Texas, highlights a daily reality: children with complex needs require around-the-clock care, sophisticated support, and a…
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In America’s War on Autism, Families Like Eileen’s Are On the Frontline
Introduction: The front line of a public health debate Dateline’s examination of America’s autism landscape reveals a country wrestling with care, policy and belief. In households across the United States, families confront a spectrum of needs and a patchwork of supports that can feel as varied as the condition itself. At the center of the…