Autism and Families
Listen 00:52:16We know autism is affecting more families and as these children with autism grow up, they face new challenges. April is Autism Awareness month and to understand families touched by autism, we’ll talk to Temple Grandin and her mother, Eustacia Cutler, about their lifetime of living with and studying autism. We’ll also speak with Dr. Jim Ball, who consults on autism issues. Plus new research and treatment.
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