Prescription for Health: Autism (2013)
Louisiana: The State We're In

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
Duration: 00:06:07
Subjects: Whitfield, Rani G. | Health | Autism spectrum disorders
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Whitfield, Rani Interviewee
Description
This “Prescription for Health” segment from the April 5, 2013, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford’s on-set interview with Dr. Rani Whitfield on Autism Awareness Month. Dr. Whitfield discusses: the range of autism spectrum disorders; the recent statistics for autism; the warning signs; the impact of an autism diagnosis on a child’s family; and the available treatments.