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Garden City conference tackles autism research, funding
Photo credit: Joel Cairo | Nassau County Executive Thomas Souzzi speaks at a rally for autism reform in Garden City. (Sept. 29, 2009)
Supporters rally for Autism reform
Significantly increasing funding for autism research and making insurance companies pay for treatment were among the major ideas offered at a government-university sponsored conference and rally on autism in Garden City Tuesday.
"Those are the top items of the day," said Mark Roithmyer, president of Autism Speaks, the largest advocacy agency for the disease in the world.
In response,...
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