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My son is five years old and has autism spectrum disorder. He will be in kindergarten in September 2008. Luke reads at about a second grade level and knows most of what is taught in kindergarten. Through my immense investigation of autism, as a mom of an "asperger" kid, I have learned many interesting tidbits. For example, it is speculated that both Einstein and Beethoven suffered from Asperger Syndrome. Perhaps we need to dig a little deeper? I feel lucky to have choices like immersion languages and such. After listening to the bulk of the show, I also feel lucky that Luke will have an individual education plan (IEP)! Peace

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