Multicultural and Multilingual
These groundbreaking family-focused films detail the emotional reality of an autism diagnosis, including how it affects the family unit and the unique challenges that families from diverse cultural backgrounds face. The goal of these videos is to increase awareness and to help children from underserved families become better armed to obtain equal services.
Autism: How to Tell (for clinicians)
This brief, 5- minute video demonstrates clear guidelines for all clinicians to use when discussing a child’s diagnosis of Autism with their family members. Drs. Lisa Dissinger and Wendy Ross share essential practice techniques that will guide doctors, therapists, teachers and any other helping professional who work in the Autism field to support families using best practices.
Autism for African American Families, Part 1: Wondering and Worrying
This two part video series chronicles the experiences of five African-American families in Philadelphia as they learn about and address their child’s autism diagnosis. Part 1 of this film series addresses the unique stigmas and emotional conflicts that African-American families may encounter within their own families and within the community. This stigma can deter both recognizing the early signs of autism and then obtaining help.
Autism for African American Families, Part 2: Families and Feelings
This two part video series chronicles the experiences of five African-American families in Philadelphia as they learn about and address their child’s autism diagnosis. Part 2 of this film series focuses on the emotional issues that African American families may experience in finding acceptance after their child’s new autism diagnosis.
Autism (and Developmental Delays) for Asian Families
This video is designed to help convey an accurate understanding of Autism and Developmental Delays for Asian families, by highlighting the unique experiences of several Asian families in Philadelphia and by showing interviews with experts in the field.
Autism for Latino Families/Autism Para Familias Latinas
This film is designed to increase awareness and to highlight the experiences of Hispanic and Latino families as they go through the process of learning about autism, understanding their child’s autism diagnosis and helping their child to receive the services they need.
Additional Resources:
A-List Supports for Immigrant and Refugee Families: Resources and information for African, Arabic, Asian and Latino families living in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs: Advocates for LGBTQ issues in all areas of City government.
ASERT’s LGBTQI Resource Page: A collection of resources focusing on different topics related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex individuals.
Black Male Resource Finder: A virtual interactive tool, enabling Philadelphia residents to access City and community resources more effectively through a digital platform.