Helping Kids Understand Autism

Guest: Tony Attwood, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia Even though the number of diagnosed cases of autism is growing, it is still widely misunderstood, especially by children unsure how to react to a classmate who behaves in ways they find mysterious. A whimsical, four-minute animation online has gained international acclaim for its accessible approach to explaining autism. It’s called Amazing Things Happen and Tony Attwood consulted on it as an expert on autism spectrum disorders.   See the video here.