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'Refrigerator mothers' and the history of autism

'Refrigerator mothers' and the history of autism

This episode was first broadcast in May 2022. On All in the Mind this week, the early history of autism. With historian of science Professor Marga Vicedo we learn about the blame that was cast on mothers, the fight to get adequate help and support for families, and the movement that one mother, Clara Park, helped spark.

All In The Mind · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

January 15, 202330m 0s

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This episode was first broadcast in May 2022. 

On All in the Mind this week, the early history of autism.

With historian of science Professor Marga Vicedo we learn about the blame that was cast on mothers, the fight to get adequate help and support for families, and the movement that one mother, Clara Park, helped spark.

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