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stevenxowens792
at Fri Sep 11 23:46:08 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by stevenxowens792 ]
Shannon, the movie was very moving... It shows a good bit into the life of their son, Rowan. Then imagine a family traveling to a land that is beyond the middle of nowhere to connect and help heal their son. A bit of the movie deals with shamanism, which I know will turn off some folks. I think with an open mind the movie is more about turning off all pre-conceptions, turning off your ego and reaching out to your children. Listening to the needs of them first. I really liked the movie. So much of what we saw is what we (and yourself) deal with everyday with autism. The tantrums that dont end, the stims, the lack of communication. Then the absolute connection with an animal (horse) named Betsy.
We got to speak with the Husband/director/writer of the horse boy after the movie. I asked him one question and then also got him to autograph our book "The Horse Boy". My question is as follows... "Do you think autism is natures way of getting parents to connect or reconnect with children?". I then followed up that question with a statement "It forces you to engage your child on all levels, and it never stops, it never ends.." He gave a long well rounded answer that basically said it is possible... I look forward to the DVD which he said should be out in April. If you can, I would really encourage you to see this movie. If nothing else to get a glimpse inside another families adventure to connect with a son.
Best Wishes,
StevenX
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The Movie... - stevenxowens792, Fri Sep 11 23:46:08 2009