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The Hidden History of Autism — How a Broader Understanding of Autism Was Deliberately Buried (NeuroTribes for Teachers, Part 1)

Empower Students Now by Amanda Werner

May 9, 202624:55Education

Why do so many misconceptions about autism still persist in our schools — even as we know more about autism than ever before? The answer is buried in history. In Part 1 of a multi-part series on the Empower Students Now...

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