Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a developmental disorder that often interferes with a person's ability to communicate with and relate to others, affects about 1 in 68 school-age children. Dr. Bennett Leventhal, a psychiatry professor at UCSF, discusses the history and diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) such as autism and Asperger’s. He also looks at the prevalence, assessment and risk factors. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31002]

The CDC estimates the rate of Autism to be 1/5%. This developmental neurological impairment has a dramatic impact on the life of the family. Stephen Sanders shares his insights into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the use of genomics and bioinformatics to understand the etiology of ASD. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31001]

Artist Yuko Kodama shares her inspiring story of healing and transformation and the role of yoga in her recovery. Yuko's cancer began in her mouth, and her art reflects the pain and memory associated with that part of her body. We visit her studio to get an in-depth look at the relationship between her struggle with cancer and her art. We also follow her to the yoga studio with Eddie Stern, Yuko's yoga teacher for almost two decades, who shares his perspective on her illness and recovery, and how yoga practice contributes to spiritual strength and perseverance. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31289]

Deepak Chopra explores the meaning and role of the ego in our consciousness. Is it good or bad? The ego is our self-image, not our true self. It is characterized by labels, masks, images, and judgements. The true self is the field of possibilities, creativity, intentions, and power. We can go beyond the ego through self awareness - awareness of our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and speech. Thus we begin to slowly move beyond the ego to the true self. Deepak reads a beautiful poem by Rabindranath Tagore, entitled "Who is this?" which describes the ego as "my own small self." Can you go beyond your own small self, your ego, to discover your true self? Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31288]

Deepak Chopra explains why we need to look past the limited views of ourselves to feel completely loved. Do you feel completely loved and completely lovable? Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31287]

How does meditation affect your brain? Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31284]

Margaret Chesney walks us through the powerful results of positivity, explaining how being a positive person can benefit both your physiology and your lifestyle, leading to decreased risk of health problems later on. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31221]

Iman Crosson and Natalie Spilger visit laughing meditation instructor Stephanie Nash to learn the art of laughter. The exercise takes them out of their comfort zones, but one burst of Stephanie's infectious laugh is enough to get them giggling. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31271]

Iman Crosson and Natalie Spilger continue their work with spiritual psychology and learn a tool for how to practice self-forgiveness. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31269]

What is the relationship between sleep, brain health, and Alzheimer's disease? Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31286]