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The Economic Impact of Autism

Jochebed Isaacs, Early Autism Project | Tricia Yeoh, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs

21-Sep-16 16:00

The Economic Impact of Autism

Intervention and therapy services for children with autism can reach up to RM 10,000 monthly. The Programme Director for The Early Autism Project and Chief Operations Officer of IDEAS share why IDEAS is launching EAP's non-profit arm, The Hope Project.


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Tags:  health and living,  autism,  learning disabilities,  learning disability,  asperger syndrome,  eye contact,  ADHD,  hyperactivity,  sensory,  non-verbal,  perfectionist


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