School Daze 4 - Autism Talks and Talks

A bright pre-teen shuffled to the fringe. Karen watches other kids having fun together and wonders if she could ever be a part of the group. Her protective mom tries to shield her from the world, limiting her contact with peers in case she might be bullied. Karen is a grade 6 student who has Asperger's Syndrome. She is bright, vivacious and highly verbal. Too verbal. She finds certain topics fascinating, and is all too willing to share her knowledge with others. She goes on and on and on, not realizing that she is alienating the other kids with her endless monologues. Cooking shows are her current passion. Who better to help guide her than a chef - an autistic chef. While Jeff might be an accomplished chef, he struggles in other areas, namely his love life. But all that is about to change...