Dr. Richard Villa, President of the Bayridge Consortium, Inc. in San Diego, discusses his work in developing and implementing organizational and instructional support systems for educating all students within general education settings. (20 min)

Mona Nasser, founder of Special Gals, talks about the tools that parents can use to help their adolescent daughters move through puberty.

This public service announcement offers a refreshingly positive and optimistic view about life with autism.  And it was written and performed by people who should know—individuals who are on the spectrum themselves. (1 min)

Dr. Herm Fishbein, President of the Asperger Strategy Center in Florida discusses his work in developing and implementing a new and innovative program, “Summer STEPS” which enabled over 120 interns with developmental disabilities to be successfully employed in paid summer programs. (80 min)

Ari Ne èman, President of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, focuses on the perspectives of people with autism and the growing neurodiversity movement. (90 min)

Ari Ne èman, President of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, an international organization of adults and youth on the autism spectrum, outlines the goals of his organization during a keynote address to the Autism Society of Florida. (30 min)

In 2008, staff from the Dan Marino Foundation and our filmmaker, Jon Kent, had the opportunity to attend Autreat, a retreat-style conference run by Autism Network International, for autistic people and their families, friends, supporters, and interested professionals.  While there, we sat down with some of the participants to listen to what they had to say about autism.  (19 min)

Follow the progress of Jack, a child in the autism spectrum, through the ups and downs of this puzzling disorder. (11 min)

Supported Employment training sponsored by Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Broward County Schools, Autism Society of America Broward Chapter, Gold Coast Down Syndrome, and United Cerebral Palsy (46 min)

Follow Ben, a young adult diagnosed with William’s Syndrome, through his quest to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. (12 min)

Erica Grub, M.S., CCC give a hands-on workshop showing participants learning about and creating choice boards and labeling systems. (35 min)

Robin Parker, SLP.D., CCC gives a hands-on workshop showing participants learning about and creating communication boards and other communication systems. (42 min)