My Child, ECT and Me
Our World · Season 2017 · Episode 13
Children in America are undergoing electric shock treatment in growing numbers. Now known as Electro Convulsive Therapy - or ECT- the controversial treatment is being used on severely autistic children who self-harm. The BBC has been given access to film a child being treated using ECT. Our World's Chris Rogers, meets parents who say the treatment is helping their children, and the critics who say it is barbaric. Viewers may find some of the content in this film upsetting.
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Season
2017
Episode
13
Air Date
19/May/2017
Air Time
00:30
Runtime
30 min
Overview
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Children in America are undergoing electric shock treatment in growing numbers. Now known as Electro Convulsive Therapy - or ECT- the controversial treatment is being used on severely autistic children who self-harm. The BBC has been given access to film a child being treated using ECT. Our World's Chris Rogers, meets parents who say the treatment is helping their children, and the critics who say it is barbaric. Viewers may find some of the content in this film upsetting.
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