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Autism Speaks applauds reintroduction of Autism Family Caregivers Act… training pilot sites in at least 15 states. These sites may include nonprofit organizations, community health centers and/or hospital systems that would provide caregivers with evidence-based strategies to improve social communication and … with autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities while also supporting the wellbeing of those who care for them." This legislation comes just a month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an update on autism prevalence in the United States, reporting an increase in prevalence to 1 in 36 children, …