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Recovered: Journeys Through the Autism Spectrum and Back
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Wikipedia article
'Recovered: Journeys Through the Autism Spectrum and Back' is a 2008 documentary about four children which claims each completely recovered from the autism spectrum. The film is directed by Michele Jaquis and produced by Doreen Granpeesheh and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. 'Recovered' premiered on April 25, 2008 at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater.
Synopsis
'Recovered: Journeys Through the Autism Spectrum and Back' covers four children who the Autism Society says recovered from autism. Each child received services from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders Inc. (CARD), including assessments, supervision, parent/teacher training and one-on-one behavioral therapy. The film presents documentation of therapy sessions along with interviews of the children who are now teenagers, their parents, therapists and the founder/executive director of CARD.[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1086875/plotsummary Plot Summary on IMDB]
Distribution
'Recovered' was self-distributed through its website.
Reception
'Recovered' won Best Documentary in the 2008 Director's Chair Film Festival in Staten Island, NY.[http://www.thedirectorschairtv.com/Fest2008/Award2008.html The Director's Chair Film Festival 2008]
References
Further reading
* Mikailian, Arin. (May 17, 2008) Los Angeles Independent, West Hollywood Edition '[http://recoveredautism.com/Images/LA%20Independent.pdf]" p. 1, 4* Miller, Sam (September 28th, 2008) OC Register "[http://autism.freedomblogging.com/2008/09/28/four-teens-recovered-from-autism-star-in-documentary/499/]"
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