System Fails an Autistic Child | 7 Years To Get HELP | Beyond the Autism | Autism à la mode

Parker has autism, but it took him seven years to start to be able to receive the therapies he needs. It took him over 5 years just to be diagnosed even though his parents tried early on.

The objective of the Beyond the Autism videos is to spread awareness and build acceptance for families impacted by autism. More importantly, this project will be an opportunity for families with autistic children to realize they are not alone.

Autism A La Mode is here to help spread awareness and acceptance for those on the autism spectrum. We are also a resource for families struggling with topics around parenting by providing educational products and resources.

Parker, when he was a toddler, he would cry and bang his head on the floor. These were early signs of autism. However, when he was evaluated, they said he knew too many words to qualify for services.

When Parker was still a toddler, he had three seizures. Neurology said these could be caused by him having autism. Even with that suggestion from doctors, there was a significant struggle to get diagnosed.

Big thank you to
Sandra Mesrine - director of photography and sound recording
Quynhtram Nguyen - Assistant Editor
Matthew Stiles - Assistant Editor

And J.I. Case High School's Eagle Video, Editing, and Recording Crew from the After School Program

"Behind the Autism" is supported in part by a grant from The Racine Arts Council’s ArtSeed Grants Program, funded by The Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

And big thank you to Parker and his family.

Behind the Autism: Season 1
Episode 1 -    • System Fails an Autistic Child | 7 Years T...  
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Episode 3 -    • Non-Verbal Autistic Speaker & Future Publi...