"A movie? About me? Whoa, scary!"

Many people, after hearing Laura present, wish they could learn more about her and share her words with others. Because of this, we are making a documentary about Laura. This 50-minute documentary will feature Laura's work, her experiences, and her ideas about autism. The documentary will be completed in Spring 2012.

We need help to make this movie as professional as possible so that Laura will have an additional venue for her advocacy work. Please check out the trailer on our YouTube channel, and consider joining in this effort.

John Schaffer ~ Director

John Schaffer works as a direct care staff and advocate for adults with developmental disabilities. He is also a videographer especially interested in using the medium to promote social change and expand awareness of disability-related issues. When not working, he can be found playing outdoors with his three year old son.

John McDermott ~ Assistant Director

John McDermott resides in Flagstaff, Arizona, and tinkers with moods, modes and melodies. After finding creative outlets in nature, dancing in the details of culture, and reverse engineering systems, he drinks in the joy of his two beautiful sons and lovely wife.

Susan Marks ~ Producer

Susan Marks is a professor of special education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. Her work and passion has focused on supporting the voice and self-advocacy of those who have disabilities and differences, and to work towards inclusive schools and communities.

Leah Kelley ~ Co-Producer

Leah Kelley, M.Ed.  is a K–12 Special Needs Resource Teacher, a parent of a child with ASD, and an experienced primary teacher. She completed her Master of Education Degree at Simon Fraser University, focusing on Supporting Educators in Understanding the Experience of Students with Autism, and is currently working as part of the SFU Education Field Studies instructional team supporting educators in their Graduate Diploma Program. Leah is an advocate for both children and adults who experience the world differently. She authors the Blog 30 Days of Autism ( http://30daysofautism.wordpress.com) a project that offers a glimpse into the world of those whose lives are touched by autism with a focus on increasing social understanding.