Despite autism’s prevalence and public attention, it remains largely a puzzle. This series will bring the pieces together—what it is, what causes the condition, and what could relieve or even cure it.
When Adir has a meltdown, the 275-pound teenager becomes a danger to himself and everyone around him. He can’t speak, can’t work, and may never live independently. Meanwhile, adults not facing the same problems as Adir are taking online quizzes and self-diagnosing their conditions.
Autism was once a condition associated with disruptive and noncommunicative children who were destined to live out these problems as adults.
