The extraordinary relationships of young, autistic Americans

Watch Louis Theroux: Extreme Love - Autism on BBC Select

In America, almost 1 in 100 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Acclaimed British filmmaker Louis Theroux explores the ways in which autistic children perceive the world about them, along with the sometimes-heartbreaking impact on family life in this insightful documentary. He visits the pioneering DLC Warren school in New Jersey to find out how specialized intervention can help.

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