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Russell Brand casts his eye over the great British obsession with pets. Those hoping for heartwarming tales of fluffy kittens and puppies should look away now.

Dedicated to funding autism research that focuses on biomedical therapy and autism treatments, ARI helps parents find the path to autism recovery for their children.

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Michel Orion Scott's film The Horse Boy is a fascinating look at one family's journey to help their autistic son. 8/10

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