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In A Different Key
A mother tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man living in rural Mississippi, to learn if his life story holds promise for her own autistic son. Her journey exposes a startling record of cruelty and kindness alike, framed by forces like race, money and privilege – but leads to hope that more communities are learning to have the backs of people on the spectrum.
Episode Clips
Diagnosing Autism in Minority Communities
In the United States, getting an autism diagnosis can be difficult for children of color.
Mickey Visits a Cat Shelter
A trip to a cat shelter takes an unexpected turn for Mickey and his mother.
Living with Profound Autism
Jonah Lutz is an autistic man with profound challenges, and society tends to look away.
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