When Natyra Teske was 18 years old, she found out she was eight weeks pregnant. Still in high school in Alberta, Canada, she and her boyfriend were shocked and nervous - but excited. They stocked up on baby gear, followed every pregnancy guide to the letter, ate well, rested up. And, like most expectant moms, Natyra stopped drinking alcohol immediately. But still, from his birth in 2001, their Nico had severe developmental problems that required round-the-clock attention. He would scream when touched. As he grew, he would pull out clumps of his hair, punch through walls, and even threaten suicide. Doctors suspected autism; no tests showed a match. Last October, with Nico aged 16, doctors...
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