Autism

A viral podcast spotlights a Medford doctor’s research into possible telepathic communication in some autistic children — but the real controversy centers on a spelling method and whether it reflects the users’ own voices.

Paul Terdal learned how to fine tune his own personality traits to get help for his two autistic sons. “Paul has been a major force for good in the autism community in Oregon,” said Tobi Rates, the executive director of the Autism Society of Oregon. “I’ve jokingly said in the past that every state should have a Paul Terdal.”

Portland State University social work professor Dora Raymaker said she wouldn't have survived her professional life without workplace accommodations.

Sen. Ron Wyden joins us to reflect on the House intelligence committee hearing earlier this week. A professor at PSU will study how people on the autism spectrum succeed in the workplace. And our news roundtable takes up the biggest news of the week.