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By KSEE News

Story Updated: Oct 7, 2009

A new study indicates the prevalence of Autism in children is much greater than earlier statistics indicated.
Dr. Amanda Adams of the Central California Autism Center at Fresno State says she's not surprised. Dr. Adams says the need for services far outweighs the services available in the Central Valley.
Stefani Booroojian reports.

Maria says ...

On Wednesday, Jan 13 at 1:02 PM

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It could be linked to the VOC's in the air, air quality in Fresno is so poor. Their is a youth group that is educating people on this very matter. They have a myspace search 4leafclvrs@gmail.com They are sponsered by The Cleaning Authority and The Coalition for Clean Air.

Kaleigh says ...

On Monday, Oct 26 at 8:27 PM

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The air has nothing to do in the rise of Autism. My brother was diagnosed with Autism about three years ago and now that's what i'm majoring in in college.

Anonymous says ...

On Thursday, Oct 8 at 4:01 PM

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Geeze, wonder if it has anything to do with our air quality?

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