Autism in America

Streaming video - 2015

AUTISM IN AMERICA: Putting the puzzle together, one beautiful piece at a time, is a genuine and straightforward look into the Autism Spectrum Disorder as told by the families and individuals living with Autism daily. Many parents are interviewed including Ruth Sullivan, Ph.D., the mother of a man named Joe who was the inspiration for Dustin Hoffman's autistic character in the movie "Rain Man." We also hear from a young woman named Alexis, the first autistic person to run for the title of Miss America. Autistic behaviors such as difficulty communicating, outbursts, etc. are examined in the film, as are the financial and emotional effects on parents. The film looks at young years, discipline, transition into high school and col...lege, employment possibilities, and marriage for people with autism.

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Genres
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[United States] : Green Planet Films 2015.
Language
English
Corporate Author
hoopla digital
Corporate Author
hoopla digital (-)
Other Authors
Zac Adams, 1977- (film director), Tim VandeSteeg, 1971- (film producer), Chandra Wilson, 1969- (narrator), Cody Westheimer, 1979- (composer)
Online Access
Instantly available on hoopla.
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Physical Description
1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 87 min.)) : sd., col
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Audience
Not rated.
Production Credits
Directed by Zac Adams.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).