This is the type of story that public radio does best. It takes its time to build a relationship between listener and subject matter then dives into some powerful issues. It's not a story about the science of autism but rather a piece about the people touched by the illness. Thomas's parents are the only voices in the story, but they're very articulate and open about their feelings and offer some poignant anecdotes about dealing with their son's problems. The obvious choice would be to use this story as a companion piece to a health or science story, but it would also be excellent paired with a show such as "Parents Journal" as an example of the challenges of parenting today.