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Living with Profound Autism

Season 1 Episode 1 | 2m 30s

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.

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The workplace is a challenging environment for many people on the spectrum.
Amy Gravino shares painful memories of bullying she endured for being different.
A trip to a cat shelter takes an unexpected turn for Mickey and his mother.
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Autistic people across the spectrum discuss what it’s like to be autistic.
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