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The word autism that Nolan spoke shattered his family's silence
A Hollywood actor keeps his son's autism diagnosis a secret for 25 years, until a deliberate act shatters the silence and challenges the legal system.
The word autism that Nolan spoke shattered his family's silence
This episode explores the life of actor Lloyd Nolan, who maintained a profound secret about his son, Jay, for decades. It delves into the personal and public implications of his eventual decision to speak out about autism and its impact on American law and public understanding.
Person: Lloyd Nolan
Date: 1972
Location: United States Congress
Status: Actor, advocate
Topic: Autism…
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