since we seem to have a lot of discussion around autism, I thought this article was relavent.  The money is gong to a study of children 2-5 years of age to help indentify factors that may pose risk factors. 

ATLANTA -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is initiating a multi-state collaborative study to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Approximately 2,700 children, ages 2 to 5, and their parents will be part of this study.

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