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Autism and Virtual Pals
Kids with autism have trouble listening and responding, but they may get some help from a virtual friend. As this ScienCentral News video explains, technology could help previously isolated kids make connections in the real world.
Interviewees: Justine Cassell, Northwestern University; Robert Heckman, parent
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Only a generation ago, autism was considered to be extremely resistant to treatment. Now psychologists have developed a wide array of treatments that are showing surprising results.