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Picture of mother holding old family photo. Explore the traumatic legacy of blame, guilt and self-doubt suffered by a generation of mothers who were told they were responsible for their child's autism and learn more about this increasingly common disorder.

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The Mothers

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David E. Simpson, J.J. Hanley and Gordon Quinn
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