Five families share their personal journey from discovery to diagnosis, and the difficulty of daily life for a child with autism. Plus, the latest in diagnostics, the importance of early intervention, and cutting-edge genetics research.
Featured segments:
Dr. Warren Rosenfeld, Chief of Pediatrics at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, NY, discusses the autism spectrum, possible causes, current screenings and diagnosis.
Scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Huntington, NY discuss cutting edge research and the genetic links for autism.
Karen Siff Exkorn, author of The Autism Sourcebook, shares her personal experience of life after her son’s autism diagnosis and subsequent recovery after intense early intervention, including the ABS method.
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I live with a family – man. wife, 3 boys ages 15, 8 and 2 and one girl age 7, The wife is a control freak (if not familiar with this, and you wish it, I can send you a article about this pattern of behavior.) Is this treatable and how can I obtain information about this. The husband is an unbelievable doormat. Is there some literature about this pattern of behavior also? What is the effect on children of growing up with a mother who is a severe bully? Is there any literature on this? Does this amount to child abuse? If so, who can I contact about it? Again, is there any literature on this? Please do not publicize this without consulting me first as it may cause harm.
Would like to purchase both episodes of Healty Minds that deal with autism. Is it possible?