Autism: It's Impact and Reality

PHILADELPHIA -- The impact and reality of autism is still a mystery to many people, but in our region, there are people who are trying to get a better understanding and take direct action as well.
One of the challenges of autism is trying to make ordinary tasks easier. That means explaining and training, like the project now underway that is spreading nationwide.

Dr. Wendy Ross’s program to train airport and airline employees to make it so much easier for families with autistic children to fly is now at six airports, with more to come. Dr Ross’s program began in Philadelphia.