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Dr. Judy Van de Water and Dr. Michael Paul from MARAbio share a fascinating area of autism research focused on the maternal immune system and earlier biological detection. Their work is opening new possibilities for families by helping identify a specific immune-system-mediated subtype of autism before symptoms emerge. The secret this week is… Earlier Detection Creates More Options
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by Len Arcuri, Cass Arcuri · English · Kids & Family
Are you a parent of a child with Autism? Are you ready to rise above the diagnosis? Each week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we are going to share how you can rise up and become the parent you need to be. Get personalized support at: elevatehowyounavigate.com
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