BEYOND THE SPECTRUM...A FAMILY’S YEAR OF CONFRONTING AUTISM
Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:06AM
When their two-year-old son Oskar is diagnosed with autism, this busy family of seven drops everything for a year to focus on his therapy. As they strive to connect with him, they confront a critical question: does accepting Oskar mean accepting his autism?
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Inspired by their success improving older son Teddy's autism diagnosis, Carly and Stef are optimistic about Oskar's therapy. But Oskar proves to be very different from his brother and progress is slow and uncertain. Carly and Stef are forced to juggle Oskar's many treatments and therapies in addition to caring for their four other children.
With every set-back they are forced to rethink their understanding of autism as they try to understand Oskar’s perspective. Oskar’s family bravely invite us into their home in order to broaden our understanding of what it means to be a ‘normal’ family.
Several adults with autism, including Temple Grandin, share their personal experiences and help us gain insight into Oskar's world. As they strive to connect with Oskar, they must confront an impossible question: does accepting. Oskar mean accepting his autism?
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