When autistic kids grow up

When autistic kids grow up

The Transmitter
Country USA
Genres Science, Life Sciences
Language EN-US
Episodes 2
Latest 04.06.2026

An autistic researcher's paper called attention to a huge disparity in autism funding research between children and adults. It nearly derailed her life.

Episodes

  • Chapter 1: Those people 04.06.2026 23m
    What leads an autism researcher to publish an intentionally inflammatory paper accusing the NIH of discrimination? Tempest McDonald's turbulent childhood begins to provide some answers.
  • When autistic kids grow up 20.05.2026 2m
    An autistic researcher's paper called attention to a huge disparity in autism funding research between children and adults. It nearly derailed her life.

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