Documentary Next Steps
Early story assemblies combining interviews, family archive & observational footage showcasing the two major storylines: Jordan & Profound Autism.
Production
USA Travel & Filming
Post Production
Next Stage Filming
Next stage filming is planned in Australia and the United States in June–July 2026.
Filming will include:
- Following Jordan is his daily routines
- Advocacy training with families and policymakers in Washington DC at the NCSA (National Council on Severe Autism), Authentic Awareness Autism Assembly. This involves:
- Advocacy training.
- A ‘Day on the Hill’ meeting with US Senators on Capitol Hill.
- Community Fun Day at the Smithsonian National Zoo with other families and their loved ones with Profound Autism.
- Interview with Jill Escher, President of the National Council on Severe Autism
- Interviews with researchers and advocates in Philadelphia
- Professor Amy Lutz (University of Pennsylvania) and her son Jonah (who has profound autism)
- Visit Jondah’s day program PAAL (Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life)
- Filming with the Profound Autism Alliance in Boston
- Judith & Jack Urisitti
These visits will document how families and researchers internationally are working to improve recognition and support for individuals with profound autism

