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There is neither a cure for nor a way to repair autism. There is no implant like there is for the deaf.

Andrew Solomon

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Andrew Solomon
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: October 30
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Clinical Psychologist
Journalist
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New York City
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Fixing is the illness model acceptance is the identity model which way any family goes reflects their assumptions and resources.
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