Straight Talk About Autism: Childhood
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Features interviews with kids with autism and their parents. Examines key issues encountered during childhood. Covers: first signs of autistic behavior, the difficulty of getting an accurate diagnosis, parental acceptance of the disability (grief and relief), hypersensitivities, splinter skills, and support groups. NOTE: Not all kids with the diagnosis of autism have the expressive ability of the young people featured in this video.
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Runtime: 41 minutes 48 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Home and Family
- Subtopic: Autism, Parent and Child, Parenting
- Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT
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- Release Year: 1999
- Producer/Distributor: Attainment Company, Inc.
- Series: Straight Talk About Autism
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