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	<title>Autism is Not the Boss &#187; early diagnosis</title>
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	<description>Parenting tips for children on the autism spectrum. Is it possible to live with autism without losing your mind, your life savings, or your spouse? Yes! It may be an uphill climb at times, but there are also some surprisingly easy spots. So for those parents who are determined to enjoy life with autism, welcome.</description>
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		<title>Trust Your Instincts! New Study Reveals Gap Between Possible and Actual Autism Diagnosis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A study by Washington University professor Paul Shattuck, Ph.D. reveals that the average age of a child diagnosed with autism is six years old &#8212; that&#8217;s three to four years after a diagnosis is possible. Dr. Shattuck asks parents to trust their instincts, and follow up with any developmental concerns immediately. Closing the diagnosis gap will ensure that a child obtains the proper therapy and treatment as early as possible.
A note from Mae: Can you imagine the number of children who are mislabeled and misunderstood during those three to four years? Or those parents who blame themselves or their children <a href="http://autismisnottheboss.com/2009/05/new-study-reveals-children-with-autism-are-not-being-diagnosed-as-soon-as-they-could-b/"> Continue reading...</a>]]></description>
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