She said getting a diagnosis could be a critical milestone for children with autism and their families, often helping parents to understand their children better and helping them to support their children in reaching their full potential.

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In a county where two-thirds of the adults and a third of children are carrying unhealthy amounts of weight, residents understand the need for better ways of eating and using their bodies.

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