"Those outside of autism need to understand this is an epidemic and we need more government funding, insurance coverage and education reform."
"I wished to God the doctor had handed me a pamphlet that said, 'Hey, sorry about the autism, but here's a step-by-step list on what to do next.' But doctors don't do that. They say 'sorry' and move you along."
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Source: Jenny McCarthy (2007). “Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism”, p.75, Penguin
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