Autism: Understanding the ‘spectrum’

For people with autism, recognizing a smile or enjoying a touch is often not possible. More and more people, especially children, are being diagnosed with "autism spectrum disorder”, a complex neurological condition. Despite an increase in the number of people diagnosed with autism, many autistic...

42 min - Mind & Psychology - DW Documentary

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