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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — When Tyler Richardson's son hit puberty, the combination of hormones and new strength from a growth spurt added an element of danger to a long history of unpredictable behavior because of autism and severe anger problems. He wandered outside one day after his aides left his grandmother's home, where he was living. Grandma tried to bring him back inside, and he eventually followed. But once in the kitchen, he attacked her, latching on and taking her to the ground.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — When Tyler Richardson's son hit puberty, the combination of hormones and new strength from a growth spurt added an element of danger to a long history of unpredictable behavior because of autism and severe anger problems. He wandered outside one day after his aides left his grandmother's home, where he was living. Grandma tried to bring him back inside, and he eventually followed. But once in the kitchen, he attacked her, latching on and taking her to the ground.…