Anxiety’s Toll on Children and Adults with Autism
An extraordinary number of children and adults with autism also have an anxiety disorder. This is part one of a two-part series.
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An extraordinary number of children and adults with autism also have an anxiety disorder. This is part one of a two-part series.
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