Autism article in my local paper

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This story was in our Thanksgiving day paper. It is about a woman with severe autism. I will let not tell you the whole story.

This Story has been sent to you by : michellecahoon@...Working hard at life Henn can't daydream on the job. If she's distracted for even a few minutes, her fragile inner controls may loosen, making her vulnerable to the nightmarish chaos of a broken mind.

The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/7361811.htm

© 2003 Beacon Journal and wire service sources. .

AUTISM FACTS

1 IN 250 BIRTHS

FASTEST GROWING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

10% - 17% ANNUAL GROWTH

$90 BILLION ANNUAL COST

COST OF LIFELONG CARE CAN BE REDUCED BY 2/3 WITH EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION

IN 10 YEARS, THE ANNUAL COST WILL BE $200 - $400 BILLION

TRISTAN'S MOM