Ebook: Understanding autism (Insight).

(52 mins - Middle and Upper Secondary). Rated: PG Published: [Sydney?] : SBS News and Current Affairs, 2006. Broadcast: SBS, 08/08/2006. Summary: For those affected by autism, there is no such thing as an easy life. In the last decade, there has been a staggering 15 fold increase in the number of cases of autism. It is now estimated that more than 100,000 Australians are affected. Many parents are shocked when their child is diagnosed as autistic but that can just be the beginning of years of struggle. In fact, some parents are pushed over the edge and we will hear from one of them tonight (From SBS program guide) Presenter: Jenny Brockie.  Read more...