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Star Ledger: Officials hope N.J. autism registry will benefit families dealing with autism
October 8, 2009


TRENTON -- Families dealing with autism soon may see the benefits of a database designed to track cases and direct people with the disorder to health care and other services, officials said today.

The New Jersey Autism Registry, which went live Oct. 1, is open to neurologists, psychiatrists and others who are required by law to report diagnoses of the neurological disorder.

The database is confidential and restricted to medical professionals. Staff members of more than 50 hospitals have received training to access the system.

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