Autism in America (2015)
Documentary
Runtime: 87 minutes
Overview
Autism in America: Putting the puzzle together, one beautiful piece at a time, is a genuine and straightforward look into the Autism Spectrum Disorder as told by the families and individuals living with Autism daily. Many parents are interviewed including Ruth Sullivan, Ph.D., the mother of a man named Joe who was the inspiration for Dustin Hoffmanβs autistic character in the movie βRain Man.β We also hear from a young woman named Alexis, the first autistic person to run for the title of Miss America.