"Corner one of the hundreds of doctors who specialize in autism recovery, and they'll tell you stories of dozens of kids in their practice who no longer have autism. Ask them to speak to the press and they'll run for the door. They know better."

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Source: Who’s Afraid Of The Truth About Autism? by Jenny McCarthy, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 9, 2010.

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Jenny McCarthy

Actress, Model, Television Host

Jenny McCarthy is an actress and activist known for her work in autism advocacy and her candid discussions on parenting.

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