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In A Different Key

Living with Profound Autism

Jonah Lutz is an autistic man with profound challenges, and society tends to look away.

Aired 12/13/2022

In A Different Key

Living with Profound Autism

Clip: 12/13/2022 | 2m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Jonah Lutz is an autistic man with profound challenges, and society tends to look away.

Jonah Lutz is an autistic man whose challenges are so profound that society tends to look away, rather than celebrate his differences in TV dramas and movies. Yet at least 30 percent of people on the spectrum live with challenges of a similar degree. His family is his main support system.

Aired 12/13/2022

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Autism in the Workplace

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Clip: 12/13/2022 | 2m 51s | The workplace is a challenging environment for many people on the spectrum. (2m 51s)

Autistic Voices

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Clip: 12/13/2022 | 2m 59s | Autistic people across the spectrum discuss what it’s like to be autistic. (2m 59s)

Bullying & Autism

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Clip: 12/13/2022 | 1m 47s | Amy Gravino shares painful memories of bullying she endured for being different. (1m 47s)

Diagnosing Autism in Minority Communities

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Clip: 12/13/2022 | 3m 12s | In the United States, getting an autism diagnosis can be difficult for children of color. (3m 12s)

In A Different Key - The Trailer

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Preview: 12/13/2022 | 2m 35s | How life turned out for the first child diagnosed with autism, and what acceptance means. (2m 35s)

Mickey Visits a Cat Shelter

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Clip: 12/13/2022 | 3m 27s | A trip to a cat shelter takes an unexpected turn for Mickey and his mother. (3m 27s)

“Our Guy” Donald Triplett

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Clip: 12/13/2022 | 1m 47s | An autistic man’s community sets an all too rare example of acceptance. (1m 47s)

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