John McLaughlin is director of research and analytics at ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy and Education, which serves children and young adults with special needs in 27 states.
John McLaughlin
Director of research and analytics
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, and Education
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The United States is failing most of its half million school-age children with autism by not giving them a good education.
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