Autism and neurodiversity are becoming better represented in media - like the HBO medical drama “The Pitt”, which features a neurodivergent character, Dr. Mel King. A Philadelphia doctor actually helped create that character and has made major contributions to autism research nationally and internationally. As we close out Autism Acceptance Month, Racquel Williams talks with Dr. Wendy Ross, director of Jefferson Health's Center for Autism and Neurodiversity, along with her student, Kelly Ryan. Together they discuss “The Pitt”, how autistic individuals can thrive in a real-life work environment, and how their medical school is helping to change the culture around autism from the ground up.
Then, Shara Dae Howard visits the site of one of America’s first taverns in Philadelphia, where the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps got their start. The Tun was torn down centuries ago, but sailors and Marines still come to Philadelphia looking for it - so two veterans have decided to rebuild it for America’s 250th anniversary.
