by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Is a 19 year old woman with a developmental disability capable of raising her own baby? That turns out to be a complicated question, and the answer depends on who you ask. The cover story in this week’s New York Magazine, “Who Knows Best,” by Lisa Miller explores the...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
What does a diagnosis of autism really mean? That depends on who you ask. Currently defined as a spectrum of disorders, the autism label covers people who are severely disabled—those who engage in violent or self-injurious behavior and are unable to communicate...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
What happens when children with autism grow up and yearn for adult lives of their own? The documentary, Autism in Love, beautifully and bravely explores that question. Directed and produced by Matt Fuller, Autism in Love delves into the relationships and challenges...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Does the average New Year’s resolutions list make much sense? The short answer seems to be a resounding no. Forget about the kind of resolution that is defined by Webster as “finding an answer to a conflict,” or “the action of solving a problem, dispute or...