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Autism in children continues to be on the rise

Posted: Feb 22, 2013 5:54 PM by Connie Murphy
Updated: Feb 22, 2013 5:54 PM

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Autism continues to grow as a concern as more and more children are diagnosed each year and amidst speculation that the young man who carried out the Sandy Hook massacre may have had a form of the disorder.

Colorado Springs has a higher-than-average rate of autism, but the reason may surprise you. News 5 sat down with local care providers and mothers whose toddlers have been diagnosed with autism.

Tune in to KOAA at 10pm on Tuesday for more details.

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