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How Profit-Seeking Autism Clinics Can Harm Kids

Investigation: The Hidden Dangers of Profit-Driven Autism Therapy

The rapid expansion of the autism therapy sector is increasingly being driven by financial incentives, a trend that investigators warn may compromise patient care and put vulnerable children at risk. In a new investigation, health reporter Sarah Kliff, collaborating with Margot Sanger-Katz, explores how these profit motives are reshaping the landscape of treatment.

By Sarah Kliff, Margot Sanger-Katz, Erin Schaff, Paul Abowd, Jon Miller, Whitney Shefte, James Surdam, and Asmaa Elkeurti May 23, 2026

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