Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Special Topics: Vaccines and the Autism Myth Part 2
The infamous Wakefield study kickstarted the Autism Myth, but many studies have since shown that there is no link between the MMR Vaccine and autism. Find out how it all got started. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Special Topics: Vaccines and the Autism Myth Part 1
The infamous Wakefield study kickstarted the Autism Myth, but many studies have since shown that there is no link between the MMR Vaccine and autism. Find out how it all got started. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and...
BBC
Bbc Future: Week of 12 03 12: Temple Grandin: Rethinking the Way We Think
Animal behavior expert and autism advocate Temple Grandin describes how different brains process information and how we can join people with different types of minds to solve complex problems. Includes video [3:23]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder
Get the facts behind the diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder. [10:26]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Greater Boston: Is Autism Genetic or Environmental?
Conflicting theories about what causes autism are explored in this video segment from 'Greater Boston.' Scientists still don't have an answer, and while many focus on genetics, some suspect that the environment may also play a role. Mark...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Everyone with autism spectrum disorder has different experiences, but there are a few common signs. This video explains these signs so you can learn more about autism. [10:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Asperger Syndrome?
Asberger's is one of the autism spectrum disorders. This video explains some of the signs of Asperger's and the main thing that sets it apart from autism. [10:19]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nervous System Health and Disorders
This lesson will introduce several disorders of the nervous system and will investigate their cause and effect on the brain. [6:11]