Autism treatment pioneer dies at 79

Raleigh, NC, July 8 (UPI) -- Autism treatment pioneer Eric Schopler, who founded a seminal program for autistic children and their families, has died in North Carolina at age 79.

An autism research and treatment pioneer, Schopler was known for rejecting the idea that autism is caused by destructive or negligent parents. Instead, Schopler saw autism as a brain disorder that could be managed with treatment and therapy.

Schopler's unique insights led to the creation of Division TEACCH -- Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children. TEACCH is a network of nine state-funded clinics
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