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When I give talks as a professional speaker I often talk about the work I’ve done to bring a realistic portrayal of disability to our entertainment industry. If you’d like me to speak to your organization contact me anytime here. Countless films & TV shows in the past few years have come out about autism! […]
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Have you seen the show “Parenthood” that features Max Kellerman, a young boy with autism? The producer of that show Jason Katim, is back to bring Amazon Studios a new comedy drama based on the Israeli show ‘On the Spectrum.’ Katim told Deadline, :Having a 23-year-old son on the spectrum, it is deeply personal for
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In recent years more and more films have been released that have focused on those with autism and other special needs. This rings true for a new movie to be released in ‘Po’ that looks at the story of a widowed engineer struggling to raise his 10-year-old son who is on the autism spectrum. Last
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I cannot tell you enough how much I love the film Finding Nemo! If you are like me you and your child can recite the film by heart and are patiently, but most likely impatiently, waiting for the new film ‘Finding Dory’ to hit theaters! What you may not know though is the impact Finding
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Inspired by her book “Thinking in Pictures,” HBO Films 2010 hit biopic “Temple Grandin” helped catapult Dr. Grandin to one of the most recognized autism advocates in the world. The film after it’s release on February 6, 2010 went on to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Film while Claire Danes won an
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Earlier this year I was able to see a screening of “How to Dance in Ohio,” a 2015 Sundance Film Festival selection, at HBO Studio Productions in New York City. The documentary looks at several teenagers with autism from Columbus, Ohio who for most of them, are getting ready for their first dance. The film discusses a wide range
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This guest Q&A is from Janet Grillo, an acclaimed director who recently just worked on the feature length film Jack of The Red Hearts (AnnaSofia Robb, Famke Janssen) which has made quite an impression on our autism community. Kerry: Hey Janet! When did you first have an interest in autism and film? Janet: Hi Kerry. My
This Incredible Director is Helping Change the Way We Look at Autism in Film Read More »
We recently had the chance to talk to Aaron Feinstein; the Executive Director and Founder of Actionplay, which provides inclusive arts, education, and cultural opportunities for people on the autism spectrum and related conditions, and strives to create a more inclusive world. Aaron is also the Director of Big Daddy Autism a documentary film about
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This guest Q&A post is with my dear friend Dani Bowman, a young adult with autism who founded her company, Powerlight-Studios at age 11. Now 20, she has worked professionally in the animation industry since 14, premiering 5 award wining animated short films at San-Diego Comic-Con each year for the past 4 years, that include
Inspiring Adult with Autism Hopes to be the Temple Grandin of Her Generation Read More »
This Q&A guest post is with Linda Velwest who is an occupational therapist who has worked with both children and adults for almost 30 years. She firmly believes that learning should be accomplished in an environment of joy and acceptance; that people should be respected and listened to no matter what their abilities are. She
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
