Raphael Bernier, Ph.D., UW Autism Center

Autism is now considered the most common developmental disorder. But what causes this pattern of impairments in social communication and behavior that we term autism? At the December Tacoma Science Café, join UW’s Raphael Bernier, Ph.D., to explore how recent scientific advances have helped identify many of the causes of autism and provide insight into the development of the social brain. Download the PDF flyer.

Tacoma Science Café is held on the second Tuesday of each month. Did you miss a café and want to hear the discussion? Most Science Cafés are recorded by KCTS 9 and are available for online viewing. Tacoma Science Cafés take place at The Swiss Pub and are presented in partnership with Pacific Science Center and KCTS 9.