Viewers Respond to Autism Documentary
Families, Others Call “Autism Every Day” Most Realistic Portrayal of Heartbreaks of Autism
Families, Others Call “Autism Every Day” Most Realistic Portrayal of Heartbreaks of Autism
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"Finally, I feel like my frustrations of this process are justified and I am not alone. Let's make another one that celebrates the milestones our kids make. … We need all the encouragement we can get!" -- Jennifer
"This video just made me cry. It's is the perfect portrayal of the struggles that a family has to endure when faced with the day to day issues of autism." -- George
"Watching this movie was such a big help I was able to send this out to many people that can't seem to understand when I say I can't attend some event or that I just don't go to thoses places any more. I think it helped open many people eyes on to what a daily life is like." – April
"I thought I am all alone and nobody could possibly know the pain and love I feel every day with my son. … This is my life." – Linda
"There needs to be a sequel, something that shows more hope. But thank you also for the realistic, and honest, voices of these moms that are "heroes" in their child's eyes and ours." – Becky
"I thought the film portrayed these families only in one light. … Not all mothers feel we are missing out on so much and I feel my son brings my family so much joy." -- Maggie
" 'Autism Every Day' is the most realistic view of autism I have seen to date." -- Andrea
"Thank you so much for making this film. I wish there was a way to make every person see it." -- Teva
"This film can give other people more insight and hopefully will lead to additional funding to find the cure(s) or provide treatments that will help all autistic people. I wish everyone could see this film." -- Kim
"Thank you Autism Speaks for making this short movie. It really hit home for our family." -- Mom to K.C., 5 years old
"It was like you had captured our everyday life better and explained some things better than all the doctors we have seen." -- Amy
"Autism Every Day gives people a genuine, realistic view of what life is like for the majority of parents of children with autism. Thank you. I wish there were more outlets for this film." -- Margo
"As a parent of a 10 year old child with autism, I was moved by the film. However, I think a film clip should also be created showing the complex beauty of the disorder as well. Truly, it is a challenge and a mystery. … We all know how tough it is but HOPE is what gets us through. Let's try to think of ways to encourage hope and future dreams. These kids will have futures and it is up to families and society to help all of them be the best people they can be. That's why we need support." -- Allison
"What an awesome glimpse into the world of Autism. It was insightful and also heartbreaking to see what parents and the children with this disorder go through on a daily basis." -- Chip & Jane
"My heart goes out to these moms, and for those who do not have the support of a spouse, I don't know how they do it. Thank you for bringing autism out of the shadows and facing it head on. … I hope these ladies keep plugging and never settle for what "experts" expect." -- Kim
“I have never seen such an accurate portrayal of what it is like to have a child with autism. I swear, I felt like I was watching my family's life on tv! We have been trying to get some help with changing insurance laws around here, and I would love to have a copy to show these lunkheads!” -- Rachel Stinson-Lu
“It was the most realistic portrayal of the struggles and heartbreaks of autism that we have ever seen. It was realistic, did not just show the "success" stories, and did not glorify autism.” -- Lauren Jones
“The video really hits home since I know a few families with children suffering from different forms of the disorder. The pain and frustration that families of autistic children go through was powerfully conveyed. I was also glad to see that the video ended on a hopeful note. These mothers are truly heroes. It is a crime that in a country as rich as ours that families facing the hardships of supporting an autistic child do not receive more support.” -- Matt Lynskey
“It would be a good idea to have a video project about ASD that shows parents of color or ethnicity and how culture plays into the equation. I'm an African American mother and the cultural aspect of dealing with autism is challenging when dealing with therapies, schools, insurance, social services, doctors, IEP/IFSPs, family, community, friends etc.” -- Yvette
“I found this video to be powerful, insightful, and informative. Throughout my experience with the autistic population, I have never been given such an intimate look into the life of a parent of an autistic child. This video really helps you to understand what their life is like on a daily basis. There are so many moments that these parents miss out on because of this disability. As a teacher, seeing this video only makes me work harder to give these students the opportunity to participate in these daily activities that we take for granted.” -- Jahn Korman
”Thank you ,Thank you, Thank you! I just viewed the video "Autism Every Day" and it's perfect. … I feel that it is very importand for the public to see this very real side of autism. . … Keep up the great work! We really need to get the word out! -- Lynne Scott
“It stirred up memories of when my 14-year-old autistic son, Timmy, was younger, and the experiences I had. I still have many of the feelings expressed in that video.” -- Lisa Brown
“I am a parent to a wonderful 12-year-old boy with autism. I was extremely moved. … I thought it presented a very realistic look at the day to day challenges of parenting a child with autism.” -- Amy Ravitz
“It hit home in every aspect! “ -- Michele
"Finally, I feel like my frustrations of this process are justified and I am not alone. Let's make another one that celebrates the milestones our kids make. … We need all the encouragement we can get!" -- Jennifer
"This video just made me cry. It's is the perfect portrayal of the struggles that a family has to endure when faced with the day to day issues of autism." -- George
"Watching this movie was such a big help I was able to send this out to many people that can't seem to understand when I say I can't attend some event or that I just don't go to thoses places any more. I think it helped open many people eyes on to what a daily life is like." – April
"I thought I am all alone and nobody could possibly know the pain and love I feel every day with my son. … This is my life." – Linda
"There needs to be a sequel, something that shows more hope. But thank you also for the realistic, and honest, voices of these moms that are "heroes" in their child's eyes and ours." – Becky
"I thought the film portrayed these families only in one light. … Not all mothers feel we are missing out on so much and I feel my son brings my family so much joy." -- Maggie
" 'Autism Every Day' is the most realistic view of autism I have seen to date." -- Andrea
"Thank you so much for making this film. I wish there was a way to make every person see it." -- Teva
"This film can give other people more insight and hopefully will lead to additional funding to find the cure(s) or provide treatments that will help all autistic people. I wish everyone could see this film." -- Kim
"Thank you Autism Speaks for making this short movie. It really hit home for our family." -- Mom to K.C., 5 years old
"It was like you had captured our everyday life better and explained some things better than all the doctors we have seen." -- Amy
"Autism Every Day gives people a genuine, realistic view of what life is like for the majority of parents of children with autism. Thank you. I wish there were more outlets for this film." -- Margo
"As a parent of a 10 year old child with autism, I was moved by the film. However, I think a film clip should also be created showing the complex beauty of the disorder as well. Truly, it is a challenge and a mystery. … We all know how tough it is but HOPE is what gets us through. Let's try to think of ways to encourage hope and future dreams. These kids will have futures and it is up to families and society to help all of them be the best people they can be. That's why we need support." -- Allison
"What an awesome glimpse into the world of Autism. It was insightful and also heartbreaking to see what parents and the children with this disorder go through on a daily basis." -- Chip & Jane
"My heart goes out to these moms, and for those who do not have the support of a spouse, I don't know how they do it. Thank you for bringing autism out of the shadows and facing it head on. … I hope these ladies keep plugging and never settle for what "experts" expect." -- Kim
“I have never seen such an accurate portrayal of what it is like to have a child with autism. I swear, I felt like I was watching my family's life on tv! We have been trying to get some help with changing insurance laws around here, and I would love to have a copy to show these lunkheads!” -- Rachel Stinson-Lu
“It was the most realistic portrayal of the struggles and heartbreaks of autism that we have ever seen. It was realistic, did not just show the "success" stories, and did not glorify autism.” -- Lauren Jones
“The video really hits home since I know a few families with children suffering from different forms of the disorder. The pain and frustration that families of autistic children go through was powerfully conveyed. I was also glad to see that the video ended on a hopeful note. These mothers are truly heroes. It is a crime that in a country as rich as ours that families facing the hardships of supporting an autistic child do not receive more support.” -- Matt Lynskey
“It would be a good idea to have a video project about ASD that shows parents of color or ethnicity and how culture plays into the equation. I'm an African American mother and the cultural aspect of dealing with autism is challenging when dealing with therapies, schools, insurance, social services, doctors, IEP/IFSPs, family, community, friends etc.” -- Yvette
“I found this video to be powerful, insightful, and informative. Throughout my experience with the autistic population, I have never been given such an intimate look into the life of a parent of an autistic child. This video really helps you to understand what their life is like on a daily basis. There are so many moments that these parents miss out on because of this disability. As a teacher, seeing this video only makes me work harder to give these students the opportunity to participate in these daily activities that we take for granted.” -- Jahn Korman
”Thank you ,Thank you, Thank you! I just viewed the video "Autism Every Day" and it's perfect. … I feel that it is very importand for the public to see this very real side of autism. . … Keep up the great work! We really need to get the word out! -- Lynne Scott
“It stirred up memories of when my 14-year-old autistic son, Timmy, was younger, and the experiences I had. I still have many of the feelings expressed in that video.” -- Lisa Brown
“I am a parent to a wonderful 12-year-old boy with autism. I was extremely moved. … I thought it presented a very realistic look at the day to day challenges of parenting a child with autism.” -- Amy Ravitz
“It hit home in every aspect! “ -- Michele
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