Northwest Now

Autism

Season 1 Episode 112 | 29m 54s

Imagine a condition that affects one percent of all eight-year-olds in the United States. There is no vaccine, no cure, diagnosis can be subjective, and the symptoms run a range from mild to debilitating. This is autism, and the number of cases seems to be rising. What do we know? Are we making progress? And how can we and our communities help these families and individuals?

Aired: 02/25/10

Rating: NR

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Northwest Now is a local public television program presented by KBTC.