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"Letting Go"
This video documentary profiles four families considering long-term out
of home care for their adult children with autism, explores the difficult
and limited choices they have for their care, and brings attention to
the critical shortage of adult services in the U.S. The Autism Services
Center and Mountainside Media received the prestigious 2008 Autism
Society of America (ASA) Media Excellence in Video Award. for
this video. This award is given to a video that has made a significant
contribution to the national autism community. Runtime is 34 minutes,
30 seconds.
"Letting Go" clip
"Out of the Darkness: The Jeff Matney Story"
A brief 12 minute account of a young man's struggle with autism and his
family's long search to find services for their son. Jeff came to ASC
at the age of 17. At that time, he weighed nearly 300 pounds and had spent
five years out of public school because of his aggressive behavior. Jeff
spent most of his time in his room at home. The video follows Jeff's progress
at ASC and his remarkable transformation. It includes footage shot by
ASC employees throughout the years and a touching interview with his parents,
Regina and Thurmond, at their home in Panther, West Virginia. The major
goal of this documentary is to show that no matter how difficult the off-putting
behavior, significant progress can be made in a community setting. Suggested
audiences include: legislators, parents, families, students, DD professionals,
DD providers (or potential providers), DD agency staff, state DD office
staff. Updates on Jeff's progress since the making of the video are included
-- how he struggles with the death of his mother and his continuing efforts
on his programs. This video received Honorable Mention 1997 Columbus
International Film Festival, 1996 TASH Exemplary Practice Media Award
and 1997 ASA Excellence in Media Video Award.
"Out of the Darkness: The Jeff Matney Story" clip
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