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Parents of autistic children feel 'ignored' by doctors: report

'Sesame Street' introduced a preschooler with autism into their program in 2015

'Sesame Street' introduced a preschooler with autism into their program in 2015 Source: Sesame Workshop

University of South Australia research revealed internationally many parents feel first-line medical staff often dismiss their autism concerns.


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By Bethan Smoleniec

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University of South Australia research revealed internationally many parents feel first-line medical staff often dismiss their autism concerns.



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