As part of our annual Asperger information presentation to Adam's grade level, last week our behavioral consultant Melanie showed The Boy Inside to all the Grade 9s. The idea was that instead of her usual talk on the subject of AS, she would use the film as a discussion-starter. From all accounts it was an amazing success. The kids were completely engaged in the film and after the screening the discussions were lively, open, and wide-ranging. Adam told me last night that things are going much better for him socially at school and he attributes it to the showing of the film and the discussion.

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