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When autistic kids grow up

When autistic kids grow up

The Transmitter 2 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

An autistic researcher's paper called attention to a huge disparity in autism funding research between children and adults. It nearly derailed her life.

Episodes

Chapter 5: The war dial Jul 2, 2026 2514 “You have to reshape the whole system.” Tempest McDonald earns a measure of peace.
Chapter 4: How did things unfold? Jun 25, 2026 1625 Tempest McDonald sues Vanderbilt University Medical Center through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Her published NIH paper finds allies.
Chapter 3: Would there be data? Jun 18, 2026 1649 Tempest McDonald takes a postdoctoral position at Vanderbilt University. Researching her paper accusing the National Institutes of Health of discrimination threatens everything she has built.
Chapter 2: "You need to go to college" Jun 11, 2026 1672 After her stint as a semi-professional pool player and the birth of her son, Tempest goes west to start her belated journey through higher education.
Chapter 1: Those people Jun 4, 2026 1422 What leads an autism researcher to publish an intentionally inflammatory paper accusing the NIH of discrimination? Tempest McDonald’s turbulent childhood begins to provide some answers.
When autistic kids grow up May 20, 2026 120 An autistic researcher’s paper called attention to a huge disparity in autism funding research between children and adults. It nearly derailed her life.

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