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Library Categories > Environmental Issues > N.J. School Could Undergo Tests For Possible Autism Link

 
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N.J. School Could Undergo Tests For Possible Autism Link 		   
Summary Statement:

PUBLIC HEALTH

N.J. School Could Undergo Tests For Possible Autism Link

Northvale, N.J. -- Officials and environmental experts are
investigating a high incidence of autism and learning disabilities among
children born to teachers at a special education school here.
An informal poll taken by officials at St. Anthony's revealed that 14
of 39 children born to faculty members since 1997 had a learning disability
-- three were diagnosed as autistic and 11 experienced speech and language
delays. The poll relied partly on teachers' recollections.
Read more:
http://www.wnbc.com/health/13530691/detail.html
Submission Date:

06/21/2007by: shannonj
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