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We need to include children with autism in the real world

Helping children with autism make small steps toward overcoming hurdles in public life requires shifting some of the burden, says Whitney Ellenby, a mom to a son with autism. That means parents need to educate others by disclosing a child’s disability, and bystanders need to offer tolerance. Whitney Ellenby shares her humble opinion on how we can all help.