Ways to Think About Autism

Alice Irizarry and Andrew Devis present the story of author J. K. Rowling whose storytelling began with an idea on a train ride and months of writing in her notebooks in a small Scottish coffee shop.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-birth-of-harry-potter/Download our ... Show More

What hope for healing do people with life-threatening diseases have? Patrick and Gillian Woodward share the story of Doctors Sujai and Lavanya Suneetha and their clinic in India.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/nireekshana-acet-a-place-of-confident-hope/Download our app ... Show More

Who is going to be the next heavyweight champion of the world? Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward discuss the infamous “Thrilla in Manila” and the cost to each fighter who entered the ring that night.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/ali-vs-frazier/Download our app for An ... Show More

How has the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of autism changed?In the United States, an estimated one in thirty-six children has been diagnosed with autism. But missing those early signs is one of the biggest challenges parents face. Even though there is a lot of new resea ... Show More

From April 5, 2007: Oprah talks to parents and siblings of children on the autism spectrum about how this condition affects their lives. Dr. Anshu Batra, a developmental-behavioral pediatric specialist, discusses the three behavioral deficits that define autism, possible causes a ... Show More

Ground-breaking work by developmental psychologist Professor Uta Frith has revolutionised our understanding of autism. Beginning in the 1960s, Professor Frith's research has overturned the long-held belief that autism was a social or emotional disorder, showing instead that it's ... Show More

Autism isn't new, but our understanding of it has changed dramatically. It's now recognized as a broad neurodevelopmental spectrum that shapes how millions of people perceive, process, and interact with the world. In this episode, we explore what autism is AND isn't, from its ear ... Show More

What is autism? Why are autistic women and girls less likely to receive a diagnosis? And what does the science really say about the underlying causes of autism? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin as she explores autism, from the st ... Show More

<p>Welcome to &quot;Understanding Autism: Exploring its Meaning and Impact.&quot; In this enlightening episode, we unravel the complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its significance for individuals, families, and society at large.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Hosted by Dan, wh ... Show More

In today’s society, people tend to look at disorders and think, “something has gone wrong”. But this is not the perspective that the universe at large holds. Everything that we experience, serves us in some way and anyone who is experiencing what human society calls “disorder” is ... Show More

<p>Welcome to &quot;Understanding Autism: Exploring Definitions and Perspectives.&quot; In this enlightening episode, we delve into the multifaceted nature of autism spectrum disorder, offering three distinct ways to comprehend and appreciate this neurodevelopmental condition.</p ... Show More

<p>Cari and Jim have a passionate discussion about the difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance. Because our words matter!</p>