Vermont Public Radio: autism
Adolescence can be a tough time, when friends divide into cliques and some kids feel left out. That's especially true for teenagers with autism. In St. Johnsbury, a social club is creating new chances to break down social barriers.
A nine-year-old entrepreneur with autism searches for a national distributor and market for his soda while helping others with autism.
A new documentary film sheds fresh light on living with autism. "Wretches and Jabberers" follows two autistic men from Central Vermont as they travel the world on a mission to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.
A new report says the state of Vermont spent almost $60 million on autism services in 2007.