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Government finds more kids affected by autism

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Posted on October 24, 2009 at 2:58 PM

The number of autistic children in the U.S. may be much higher than previously thought. A new study finds the disorder affects as much as 1 percent of the population. Autism can cause a wide range of symptoms, including social and communication difficulties. NBC's Leanne Gregg reports.

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