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A decade ago, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder was one in 250. Today, it’s closer to one in a hundred. In this weeklong series, NHPR correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern looks at the impact of autism on families, schools and towns in New Hampshire.Challenges of Autism is brought to you in part by the Endowment for Health.

Challenges of Autism

NHPR correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern is completing a weeklong series on autism. We'll look at what we've learned about autism and what it means for schools, families and towns.

Guests

  • SHERYL RICH-KERN -  NHPR REPORTER WHO PUT TOGETHER A WEEK LONG SERIES WHICH CONCLUDES TODAY - CALLED “CHALLENGES OF AUTISM”
  • ELLEN CAVANAUGH – NURSE PRACTITIONER AT THE AUTISM PROGRAM AT THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK
  • KIRSTEN MURPHY - DIRECTOR OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

We'll also hear from:

  • ARI  NE’EMAN - FOUNDER OF THE AUTISM SELF-ADVOCACY NETWORK AND A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY
  • SANTINA THIBEDEAU– DIRECTORY OF THE BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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