When autistic kids grow up

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

  1. Chapter 1: Those people

    Episode 1

    Chapter 1: Those people

    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.

    24 min
  2. Chapter 2: "You need to go to college"

    Episode 2

    Chapter 2: "You need to go to college"

    After her stint as a semi-professional pool player and the birth of her son, Tempest goes west to start her belated journey through higher education.

    28 min
  3. Chapter 3: Would there be data?

    Episode 3

    Chapter 3: Would there be data?

    Tempest McDonald takes a postdoctoral position at Vanderbilt University. Researching her paper accusing the National Institutes of Health of discrimination threatens everything she has built.

    27 min
  4. Chapter 4: How did things unfold?

    Episode 4

    Chapter 4: How did things unfold?

    Tempest McDonald sues Vanderbilt University Medical Center through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Her published NIH paper finds allies.

    27 min
  5. Chapter 5: The war dial

    Episode 5

    Chapter 5: The war dial

    “You have to reshape the whole system.” Tempest McDonald earns a measure of peace.

    42 min
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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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