Understanding Autism on SBS tonight

[Guest guest]

This programme refused to involve the AVN in any way, but hopefully they

will do a halfway decent job. Please watch it and if you feel that what they

do is unbalanced or biased in any way, please be sure to contact them and

let them know.

All the best,

Meryl

SBS Insight Newsletter

INSIGHT - SPECIAL - INTERVIEW WITH DANIELA DAWES

A staggering 100,000 Australian children are directly affected by autism and

an even greater number of adults. It has been dubbed the 'silent epidemic'.

Why is it on the increase? What causes autism? Is there a cure?

And why are some families pushed over the edge in trying to deal with it?

Brockie speaks to a Dawes about what drove her to suffocate her

ten year old son two years ago. Former Deputy Prime Minster Tim Fischer

reflects on his life with his autistic son on.

" Understanding Autism " will be broadcast on TUESDAY 1st August at 7.30pm on

SBS TV.

For further information contact Executive Producer Allan Hogan on 02 9430

3985.

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