What You’ve Wanted to Know About Autism but Were Too Afraid to Ask

What You’ve Wanted to Know About Autism but Were Too Afraid to Ask

In response to a listener's call about her autistic son, Dr. Sanjay Gupta invited leading autism researcher Dr. Matthew Lerner, Director of the Social Connections and Treatment Lab at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, to break down how our understanding of autism has changed, what it means to be “on the spectrum” and why diagnoses are on the rise. The conversation continues next Tuesday on Paging Dr. Gupta, where Sanjay explores what growing up and transitioning into adulthood really looks like for autistic people. Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai and Kyra Dahring Medical Writer: Andrea KaneShowrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Hypnosis May Be More Real, and Powerful, Than You Think

How Hypnosis May Be More Real, and Powerful, Than You Think

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17 Apr 28min

Do Astronauts Float Around While They Sleep?

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14 Apr 15min

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Everybody Poops— So, Why Is It So Hard to Talk About?

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