The movie
Temple Grandin,
starring Claire Danes as the autism advocate and scientist, will be
released on DVD this month. Danes portrays Grandin with sensitivity in
this fascinating film about the life of the most famous American with
autism. As Grandin's mother
explains, autism makes Temple "different" but not "less."
The National Institutes of Health is studying children who have lost an
autism diagnosis. To participate, email
Dr. David Black or
call 301-435-6205.
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