Segment 1: Autism in adults, from diagnosis to intervention.
Many of the therapies available for people on the autism spectrum are geared towards children, but what if you weren't diagnosed until you were 60? One woman's story sheds light on the challenges that arise for adults diagnosed with autism later in life.
- Marilyn Roy, diagnosed with autism as an adult
- Judith Miller, senior scientist, Center for Autism Research at CHOP
Segment 2, beginning at 36:00: What we do in the Midwest affects our oceans.
The fertilizer used in farming, chemicals used in water treatment plants, single-use plastics like drinking straws; a discussion about the connection between the Midwest and oceanic life.
- Elaine Giessel, conservation chair, Kansas Sierra Club