TOPIC ask-scienceline![A ribbon with a jigsaw pattern symbolizes autism awareness. Researchers question a study linking autism <br> incidence with high rainfall. [Credit: Nikki K, Wikimedia Commons and freefotouk, flickr.com. Compiled by <br> Shelley DuBois]](http://scienceline.org/_s/files/2009/01/rainautismart.jpg) A ribbon with a jigsaw pattern symbolizes autism awareness. Researchers question a study linking autism
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