Health Link  Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learn more about Autism including diagnosis, treatment and how families can cope. Details

 

Program: Health Link

Episode: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism, the developmental disability that causes difficulty with communication and social interaction, is on the rise. One out of every 88 children in the United States is believed to have Autism or a related disorder. That's a 78% increase compared to a decade ago. In this episode we examine what’s behind the numbers, the latest in treatment, and how families cope when the diagnosis is Autism.

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Duration: (26:49)
Premiere Date: 05/02/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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