Autism NBC Interview - JJ's Journey, A Journey About Autism Documentary

NBC San Diego news interview on documentary, JJ's Journey, A Journey About Autism, with JJ and creator Lori Ciccarelli (mother of JJ) on January 9, 2009. To learn more about the documentary, visit: www.autismjourney.net. Film was nominated for 2009 Media Excellence Award Autism Society of American and Official Selection: 2008 Mammoth Film Festival, 2009 International Christian Film Festival, 2010 African Enterprise International Film Festival. Featuared on OprahsAngelNetwork.org and Oprah.com.

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[gahana108]

Hi Lori. Great job. Jeremy is amazing. Its wonderful that you've focused on his stengths. I think that's key!! He did a great job with speaking to the interviewer. Best wishes. I am currently writing a book on the positive side of Autism. :) Best to you and your family.

[LoriCicc]

JJ wants to focus on the positive side of autism, too. He says there is too much negativity about it out there. He wants to provide hope to others. He is proud to have autism. Thanks for your comments.

[TheBoston911]

why didnt he just keep it private from people my cousin as aspergers but know one outside the fam really knows

[LoriCicc]

You can't hide traits...characteristics...he is proud of who he is.  I didn't want my son to be ashamed of the wonderful, unique person he is; I wanted him to be proud.

[Rhioka]

I met Jeremy at the last comic con in southern california, and i thought he was not only a really smart, talented guy, but he was also really fun to talk to. I didn't notice anything "strange" about him, and it makes me sad that people like him have had to deal with ridicule over what they can't help. He's awesome and I'm glad I can be friends with him.

[LoriCicc]

Thanks Rhioka. I think he is pretty awesome, too; and am glad that you are friends.

[Seaflowerr]

It showes He along with his family has put alot of effort to get improve and to reach to this point. They should have been very strong and determinded :) I think every thing is HOPE.

[tbuggs1]

Wow, Lori. you are a great mom. My son was diagnosed with aspergers a couple years ago. And I am told that i'm a great mom because of the support i give to my son. you did wonderfully with JJ. It gives me hope for my son. I know my son is smart, funny, loving and all those things..Asperger's is just a part of who he is. We as parents have to think of the possibilities not the disabilities. thank you for sharing.

[Auticomics]

@LoriCicc I couldn´t agree wit her more. :) I myself have autism, and there was to many negativity in my past, even from my parents. And there were als o people who trook advantage of me, and the funny thing is that I have proven them all wrong :D

And I bet he is going to do the same!

[RobingdfelowsLady]

This is wonderful. You are definitely right that they weren't and still aren't in a lot of cases, ready for people on the Autistic Spectrum reaching adulthood. I've also seen a lot of people, who, after diagnosis seem to act like it is a death sentence to their child. I am 30 years old, and have Aspergers(diagnosed at 28). I was lucky and go an inadvertent early intervention, because my family is made up of elementary teachers. You really show that with effort and understanding, it can go well.

[Pickdivision]

Everybody should understand about autism or other disorders. The president should defiantly help the disability communtiy.

[laila123455]

Nice :D

[Havixus]

Wow he seems to be doing incredibly well. This video gives me hope for children and adults suffering from autism.

[gahana108]

JJ is a very wise soul. So glad to hear that he is making the world a better place. :)

[gahana108]

Awesome!! (re he is a walking miracle!!)