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A father sells his rare Pokémon card to fund his autistic son's treatment

A father sells his most valuable Pokémon card to cover his autistic son's medical expenses.

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Ryan Hietanen, 39, parted with the card, worth thousands of dollars, in the United States.

This highlights the high cost of specialized care for children with autism spectrum disorders.

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Ce fait met en lumière les difficultés financières rencontrées par les familles d'enfants autistes pour accéder à des soins adaptés, un enjeu sociétal et médical majeur. Bien que situé aux États-Unis, il résonne en France où les débats sur le financement des prises en charge du handicap sont récurrents.

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