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Autism Take Flight - So Does Fear With New Film

This 12-minute film was produced by Autism-Pittsburgh in cooperation with Delta Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration, and the Allegheny County Airport Authority. It is a compilation of video footage of recent training sessions for autism families held at the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.

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The film shows families and those with autism what air travel entails – from ticketing through security to boarding and baggage claim. It is also a realistic onsite training tool, helping airport employees recognize and handle challenges their air travelers with autism face.

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Parents will learn if traveling by air with their autistic family member is feasible – or not. Airports can be hectic and most challenging for people with autism. Also available in closed caption, copies may be requested by calling Autism-Pittsburgh at 412-856-7223.

"The Family Next Door" Great Film Success

The Family Next door is a feature-length documentary about an Upper St. Clair Family with two sons on the autism spectrum. It is a genuine, powerful portrayal of the challenges families face in the daily struggle with autism. Over a thousand people have viewed the movie locally and over $38,000 has been donated to the Autism-Pittsburgh by generous supporters of this incredible film.

 

If you'd like, you may read coverage of the premiere by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette here.

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It is a living example of "training in autism, understanding and acceptance" especially suitable for middle school student audiences.  Showing arranged on request.

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