Rage for Order: Autism

The life of someone with autism, which is characterized by abnormal social interaction combined with an inability to easily communicate, is often filled with obsessions and unpredictable outbursts. In this program, neurologist/author Oliver Sacks meets Jessica Park and tells her story?an encounter that offers profound insights into the nature of this chronic disability and its impact on human relationships. With her parents, Dr. Sacks investigates past efforts to define and understand this mysterious condition. In addition, he explores the biological basis of autism with Dr. Eric Courchesne, neuroscientist at the University of California, San Diego. A BBC Production. (50 minutes, color