Long before autism had a name, it had a history — a mystery shrouded in misunderstanding. But what might autism teach us all about what it means to be human now? About our abilities. About our creativity and differences. Two parents of a son with autism offer a way to see beyond the controversies and cures.
Morgan climbs on playground equipment in 2002 — the first year after being diagnosed with autism.
» Television Logo Histories
For their son Morgan and other people with autism, YouTube has fostered a community catering to his interest in television logo histories. So we asked him for links to some of his favorite videos. Here's some of his favorites of PBS and Paramount.
» Asperger's, Autism, and Parenting
StoryCorps's animated short of a mother and her son with Asperger's syndrome reminds us of the lessons Paul Collins shared about raising his autistic son.
» Outhumaning the Humans
An autistic man illustrates the limitless possibilities of the human mind.
» Hitchcock's Rope, Music for Our Autism Program
Hitchcock's cinema classic serves as inspiration for this show's musical selections.
Paul Collins
Collins is a literary historian and author of Not Even Wrong: A Father's Journey into the Lost History of Autism.
Jennifer Elder
Elder is an artist and author of Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes.
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