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Autism in Love

Season 17 Episode 6 | 1h 13m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Watch this film through April 9.

Finding love can be hard enough for anyone, but for those on the autism spectrum, the challenges may seem overwhelming. The disorder can jeopardize the core characteristics of a successful relationship — communication and social interaction. Autism in Love offers a warm and stereotype-shattering look at four people with autism as they pursue and manage romantic relationships.

01/12/2016 | Expired 04/10/2016 | Rating TV-PG

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Autism in Love

Season 17 Episode 6 | 1h 13m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Finding love can be hard enough for anyone, but for those on the autism spectrum, the challenges may seem overwhelming. The disorder can jeopardize the core characteristics of a successful relationship — communication and social interaction. Autism in Love offers a warm and stereotype-shattering look at four people with autism as they pursue and manage romantic relationships.

01/12/2016 | Expired 04/10/2016 | Rating TV-PG

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