Understanding Autism

Understanding Autism

Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Protests in Iran, 50 Years of International Cinema, Senator Hatch Will Retire

Episode: Protests in Iran, 50 Years of International Cinema, Senator Hatch Will Retire

  • Jan 4, 2018
  • 16:12 mins

(Originally aired Oct. 3, 2017) Guest: Tony Attwood, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia, Consultant, "Amazing Things Happen" Even though the number of diagnosed cases of autism is growing, it is still widely misunderstood, especially by children unsure how to react to a classmate who behaves in ways they find mysterious. A few months ago, we talked about a whimsical, four-minute animation online that has gained international acclaim for its accessible approach to explaining autism.