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Drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children, according to a study from Columbia University, and people with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, ...

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Some think it does not exist. Others believe it is limited to technical fields such as math and engineering. Research suggests otherwise—it demonstrates not only technical but also unique verbal ...