TIME Magazine May 15, 2006 Vol. 167 No. 20

• COVER/BEHAVIOR: Inside the Autistic Mind - A wealth of new brain research--and poignant testimony from people who have autism--is lifting the veil on this mysterious condition
• A Tale of Two Schools - Early intervention in a well-run program is the key to helping autistic children reach their potential. A close-up look at two approaches
• SCIENCE/EDUCATION: How to Combat Senioritis - Schools are learning how to make the time between homecoming and the prom about more than slacking off