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May 2022
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A Very Short Introduction to Autism

Danny Ballan
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In this Very Short Introduction Episode, we will learn about Autism. We will learn everything we need to know to be able to recognize symptoms when we see them, and we will talk about the history of the diagnosis and treatment of this condition, and much more in this Very Short Introduction from English Plus Podcast. 

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