As one team member, Aaron Trost, shared, "I saw a lot of my own traits reflected in the stories of the speakers. Traits and feelings that I previously never knew how to even put into words were being expressed so beautifully.”

This film is by the community, for the community.

This isn't a documentary told from one angle. It's a layered, collective effort to capture the fullness of what it means to be Autistic, from the challenges and nuance to the insight, humor, and power that come with being wired differently.

Our subjects Eric and Jordan say a lot in just a few words. Neurodivergence isn’t about fitting into one label—it’s about acknowledging the full picture, and making space for people to show up as they are.

#neurodivergence #neurodivergent #autism #thedivergentgift

This isn’t just about individual challenges. It’s about environments that often fail to accommodate and support neurodivergent needs.

Mental health advocacy must include neurodiversity, or it falls short.

This isn’t just about individual challenges. It’s about environments that often fail to accommodate and support neurodivergent needs.

Mental health advocacy must include neurodiversity, or it falls short.

#neurodivergent #neurodivergence #autism #thedivergentgift

This film was made to reflect that reality. To show the depth, the challenges, and the value of neurodivergent perspectives—in all their complexity.

#neurodivergence #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic

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