Tom Harkin actually said...
So, we do know. I'm going to make a statement, I don't know if it's scientifically sound or not, but everyone I've ever talked to says that it is factual that, the earlier you get to a kid with autism, and you provide interventions and analysis, intervention, support, training, the proper kind of activities--that it can lead, later on, to them being more self-sufficient, more independent.
Context
Discussing the importance of early interventions for children with autism.
03/19/2007