The Longest Shortest Time

EPISODE #117: Coming of Age with Down Syndrome

The day Sophie got her period, there were phone calls and high-fives all around. Sophie was psyched. But her mom, author Amy Silverman, felt torn. What does it mean to have daughter with a grown-up body, and a mind that doesn’t quite match?

EPISODE #70: There’s Something About Andy

A young Mormon plays a long con on his childhood crush—in the hopes of starting a family with her.

Resources: For People on the Spectrum

Think someone in your family might be on the autism spectrum? Check out these books and websites.

EPISODE #13: Making Noise to Prevent More Noise

A toddler sniffs all of his Christmas presents before opening them and his mom realizes something is really wrong. What Tourette’s, OCD, and ADHD look like in a young child.