The financial implications of having a child with autism are dramatically higher than that of children with other chronic health conditions, according to a new study. The reasons: parents are more likely to scale back work hours or quit their jobs and they tend to pay more for treatment since autism is often not covered by insurance, reports the Associated Press. To read more click here.

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