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Has ‘autism’ become a term of abuse?

A boy with autism hides his head

A French politician has used the term "autism" to criticise the Tory Party's policy on Europe. Misunderstood or not, his choice of words highlights how the word is used in a negative way. How did that happen? Full Article at BBC News

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