The Reason I Jump

Howard County Autism Society

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6pm

Register here to pre-order the film and receive the discussion login

Cost: Free

Based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, the film takes viewers on "a sonic dive into the interior worlds and fascinating daily experience of the lives of five nonverbal autistic young people."

Join us for a post-film panel discussion at 7:30PM​​​​​​​

Panelists:

Jerry Rothwell, Filmmaker, The Reason I Jump

Dr. John Hussman, The Hussman Institute

Dawn Trotter, SLP, Howard County Public School System

Katie Gandy, Parent & HCAS Board Member

Lisa Wilson, Parent & HCAS Board Member

This screening is part of the 2021 Mental Health Film Festival Sponsored by the Horizon Foundation.

The 2021 Mental Health Film Festival is designed to build awareness and compassion for members of our community facing mental health challenges. The Horizon Foundation has hosted several film festivals – both virtual and in person – drawing hundreds of people to watch films, discuss and reflect. Past events have featured documentaries highlighting issues such as U.S. veterans recovering from PTSD, youth anxiety, teen suicide and postpartum depression.