Support System, Determination Help Autistic Man Lead Full Life
Published August 14, 2012

Seventy million people - 1 percent of the world's population - have some form of autism, a neurologic disorder that affects their ability to interact with other people and to care for themselves. Although treatment is available in developed nations, advocates say the outlook for those with severe autism is poor, and many spend their lives in sheltered environments. Faiza Elmasry reports for VOA that those with milder forms of the disorder, however, can have more success integrating into society.

健全体制支持帮助自闭症患者，像正常人一样生活

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