Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The Empty Fortress: Infantile Autism and the Birth of the Self," and his theories on Autism, the cause of and how to treat the disorder.

Discussing health hazards in work environments and environmental pollution. Interviewing Dr. Bertram Carnow and Bob and Joan Ericksen.

Both Bob and Joan Ericksen ask why is a school being built not only by two highways but right next door to a paint factory. They contend that the paint fumes can't be good for anyone to breath. Instead of asking their patients where they work, Dr. Carnow believes more doctors need to ask, "What do you do?", to determine if they're working with any hazardous materials that may harm their health.

Interviewing author and child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.

Discussing the book "Empty Fortress; Infantile Autism and the Birth of the Self," (published by Free Press) with the author, child psychologist Dr. Bruno Bettelheim. This program is an edited version of T1839 A&B.

Discussing the book "Empty Fortress; Infantile Autism and the Birth of the Self," (published by Free Press) with the author, child psychologist Dr. Bruno Bettelheim.

Dr. Clifton Reed

Discussing the book "The Political Life of Children" (published by Atlantic Monthly Press) with the author, child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.

Discussing the book "The Spiritual Life of Children" (published by Houghton Mifflin) with the author, child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.