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I post it here, it might be helpful to families in the state.
The 10 Best Places to Live if You have Autism
Autism Speaks Releases Results of First Online Community Survey On Livability Issues for People with Autism and Their Families
New York, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Cleveland and Boston among Most-Cited Areas for Best Availability of Services and Resources
Nearly 75% Surveyed Say They Are Not Satisfied with Their Community's Offerings
NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 1, 2011) – The greater New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Boston metropolitan areas are among the 10 best places in America to live for people who have autism, according to the results of an online survey released today – the first day of Autism Awareness Month and the eve of World Autism Awareness Day – by Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization. Northern New Jersey, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Seattle and Milwaukee are also among the top 10 listed. The survey also found that nearly 75% of respondents were not satisfied with their community's resources and services for people with autism. Among the states faring worst in the survey, in terms of the percentage of negative responses from that state, were Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, Florida, Michigan and California.
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