The Mind Readers
A popular podcast claims that some nonspeaking children have the power of telepathy. But that’s only the beginning.
March 6, 2025
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The Mind Readers
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How far would a parent go to understand their child? How much might a parent believe?
A popular new podcast claims that some nonspeaking kids with autism can read people’s minds. But is it real? Or does it just come from a deep desire to connect?
Read Dan Engber’s story at The Atlantic here.
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