This episode is one that really made me wonder when, if ever, does Quincy get the time to actually work?! After all, apart from an autopsy early on in the show, he doesn't work with dead folks at all but is a strong advocate for the treatment of autistic kids. As such, the show definitely comes of as preachy--a definite example of 'Soapbox Quincy'. Some folks will probably like these sort of episodes--after all, they do promote awareness of various topics that were important and just coming to public consciousness (such as domestic violence and autism). Others might be perturbed because the shows really have nothing to do with the work of any coroner. And, because they are just preachy--especially with lines like "...I pledge to see that these injustices against autistic kids be stopped". While I was happy to see the show talk about autism, it did so in a very unrealistic manner. It also had children acting very much like autistic kids BUT supposed professionals didn't recognize them as having the criteria for the diagnosis--which made little sense. Overall, a mixed bag--interesting and a nice public service show BUT also NOT really an episode of "Quincy, M.E."--more like "Quincy, MSW"!