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The Scotsman:
How lifetime of autism care costs #1.31 million

10 June 2014

THE lifetime cost of caring for a person with autism is around £1.31 million, research has revealed. Researchers at London School of Economics and Political Science assessed the care cost to families both in the US and the UK in 2013. The research, published online at JAMA Pediatrics, said: ''There is an urgent need for a better understanding of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions and support arrangements that address the needs and respond to the preferences of individuals with ASDs and their families.''

This article was published by The Scotsman on June 10, 2014
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