ROBERT MACNEIL REPORTS: AUTISM NOW, produced by MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, is a comprehensive look at autism, a developmental disorder that manifests itself during the first three years of life. The subject is one that resonates deeply with MacNeil's own family; Robin's grandson, Nick, has autism. MacNeil and his producer Caren Zucker spent over a year researching and producing these reports. The result - a compelling six-part series designed to provide viewers with an authoritative, balanced look at the latest scientific research and medical thinking about the disorder. Equally important, it chronicles the growing impact of autism as seen through the eyes of families, children, educators and clinicians.
