CONTACT (1979)

PRODUCERS: Bruce Glawson, Barry Schafer and Arnie Zipursky

DIRECTORS: Bruce Glawson, Barry Schafer and
Arnie Zipursky

A documentary of a seven month experimental program showing a group of autistic children interacting with therapists demonstrates that some autistic children can make improvements under such circumstances. The film records a treatment program initiated by Fern Levitt of Toronto which was funded by government grants, and is intended for use by educators and professionals in the fields of child care and social services.

Press:

"Nothing has made me happier of late than sharing in the uplifting experience of a strikingly handsome five-year-old called Gordy"- Bob Pennington, The Toronto Sun, November 21, 1979

Broadcasters:

CBC The Nature of Things, TVOntario, Citytv