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Ami Klin
Director
Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, Georgia
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How redefining autism could improve research on the condition
Ami Klin wants researchers, clinicians and policymakers to think of autism as something inborn that only predisposes a child to certain traits. Early intervention can change the course of development.
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How redefining autism could improve research on the condition
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