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Hoping to find answers to living with autism, A Mother's Courage introduces severely autistic ten-year-old Keli Ericsdottir. His mother, Margret, determined to find a way to communicate with her son, embarks on a sojourn across the globe, traveling from their native Iceland to interview autism experts. As the latest information and research about this complex condition is uncovered, viewers begin to understand what is happening inside the autistic mind. Margret brings Keli to Austin, TX, to begin HALO (Helping Autism Through Learning and Outreach) therapy, and the results are impressive. Keli begins to communicate—in English, no less! Among the experts interviewed are Simon Baron-Cohen, Temple Grandin, and David Amaral. Originally aired on HBO, the film is technically first-rate and features a hauntingly beautiful score by Sigur Rós and Björk. The sole drawback is the film's length—at 103 minutes, it is a bit long for use in an educational setting; however, it does have chapter options. Margre...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Gr 6 Up—Three teenagers tell about their experiences with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), a high-functioning form of autism, in this excellent film geared to teens with AS and those who wish to understand them better. The information is grouped logically, beginning with a description of AS and then discussing the challenges faced by those who ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More