Aug 25 2010

Watch Online: Learning for Life - Autism: What You Need to Know

About one out of every 110 children is diagnosedwith autism.

Sixty years after being identified as a disorder, scientists still don't knowwhat causes autism. And, just like snowflakes, no two individuals with autismare alike. On one end of the spectrum is Asperger's Disorder, a highfunctioning sub group of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and on the other end ofthe spectrum are profoundly disabled individuals.

Watch this Learning for Life as we talk with Dr. Felice Orlich, with Seattle Children's Autism Center, about what autism is, how it's diagnosed and the signs parents should look for. We also explore the issue of whether there are enough resources available to support the increasing numbers of children being diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

Learning for Life airs every Wednesday on KING 5 Morning News on KONG 6/16 TV between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m.

Please send any story ideas about people, programs and work being done to support children from birth to age 5 to molly@thrivebyfivewa.org

Learn more and watch past Learning for Life series and specials here.

 

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