In the fifth report in his Autism Now series, RobertMacNeil profiles a young man in New Jersey—and his family—as they face an uncertain future for him.
From Academy Award winning director Roger Ross Williams comes the story of Owen Suskind, a young man who couldn’t speak as a child until he discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing himself in the world of Disney animated films.
In the fourth report in his Autism Now series, Robert MacNeil looks at how two schools in the New York City area handle teaching children and teens with autism.
Mack, Moxy and Trooper Charlie, a boy living with autism, land high atop a colorful tree and see a Little Bird building his nest nearby. Confused as to why their new friend won’t look at or talk to them, Trooper Charlie recognizes that Little Bird also has autism. Once they all celebrate the joys of being true to yourself, Little Bird’s unique talents help them find their way to the Great Helpee!
