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Alternative Avenues Of Autism Treatment
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Kyle Westphal is the subject of the documentary film titled, Let Me Be Me, screened during the Island House Film Festival.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Kyle Westphal is the subject of the documentary film titled, Let Me Be Me, screened during the Island House Film Festival, documenting the story of his and his family’s journey and their efforts to connect with Westphal after being diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum.
While historically many programs are aggressive and potentially traumatizing in trying to drill things like eye contact and focus into participants, the Westphal family chose to try the Son Rise program’s home-based approach.
Now, Westphal considers himself fully emerged. The film highlights his childhood tendency to isolate, wrapped in blankets, and his love for fabrics has lead him to fashion design. But, he says his love for fashion is deeper than the aesthetics.
He tells us that one of the most fulfilling parts of participating in the film has been the Q&A segments at screenings.
While Westphal is quick to add that his story and journey is just one, and that every person on the spectrum will be different, he has this advice for parents of children on the autism spectrum.
The Son-Rise program is now available online, and let me be me can be seen on Amazon Prime.
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