Autism Movies

Janet Adler's moving 1970 short documentary about dance therapy illustrates a therapeutic approach using body and movements. The most powerful...

Cloud Boy journeys through his insecurities and issues growing up. But as college approaches, he decides to become a more independent person. A...

The adventure of 12 autistic youngsters and their psychiatrist who walk 200 kilometers along the via Francigena. We will delve into their stories, to...

The Tragedy of an Artist, is an experimental short shot over the course of a week. This film is meant to illustrate who Hero Foltz is as a person...

When filmmaker Yoshifumi Tsubota learns about his slightly autistic uncle who lives alone, he decides to visit him. Drawn to his uncle’s unique...

A mother determines to see her son faced with autism and depression overcome challenges, along with support from family, the community and teachers.

Introduction to autism that aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future...

Fabrice, a non-verbal autistic child whose drawing becomes a powerful means of expression, seems to have the solution to a situation that threatens...

'Who I Am' follows a transgender teen who is also autistic. Research shows that people who are neurodivergent are more likely to be trans or gender...

Filmmaker Tegan Pearce combines autobiographical spoken word and expressive visual direction to present a cinematic interpretation of autism.

In a quiet apartment, Amine, living with autism, finds peace in meticulously assembling puzzles. His sanctuary is disrupted when David, a seemingly...

A jobs program for people on the autism spectrum gives Terrence (aka T-Man) the footing to live independently for the first time.

An experimental short based on the directors autistic experience.

A documentary exploring autism through the eyes of Welsh actor Richard Mylan and his 11 year old son, who is on the autism spectrum.

Director Lee Sin Yee reveals a deeply personal and reflective retelling of growing up with her brother who has autism. This autobiographical...

Autism Speaks Canada remains committed to building inclusive communities where autistic Canadians can reach their full potential. We are excited to...

Follows mothers with severely autistic children and consists mainly of interviews with the mothers.