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# Autism
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/life-heart-land/episode/autism-ubtq2b/
- Published: 2025-09-22T19:31:17.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-29T09:30:09.000Z
- Description: Autism is often misunderstood, and rural resources are frequently scarce.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Life In The Heart Land, Season 3, Episode 1, #ZZZ_Episode_2bd28740-4619-4c6a-83d0-cd3d1e5aa6a8, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_54fb63ef-da75-4b1a-8ced-f3de36413496, #v1.16

Autism is often misunderstood, and resources are frequently scarce in rural communities. The NIH estimates that more than 155,000 Autistic people live in Virginia, and those living in rural areas "face significant challenges regarding adequate availability of diagnostic, treatment, and support-services.” This episode features multiple voices from the Autistic community.