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Advocates:New autism study a wake-up call

Some Long Island experts say the new survey that puts the number of children with an autism spectrum disorder at 1 in every 91 needs a rigorous follow-up study, but advocates say the shocking statistic is not unexpected and they've labeled it a wake-up call to the nation.

"It doesn't surprise me at all," said Christine Heeren of Middle Island, whose 10-year-old son has been diagnosed with...

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