Just Like You – Autism is a Mid-America Emmy Award–winning short documentary that offers an intimate look into the daily lives of three children living with autism, alongside their siblings and closest friends.
Through honest storytelling, the film explores what it feels like to navigate sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and social challenges—while also highlighting joy, humor, connection, and friendship. By centering the voices of children themselves, the film invites viewers to move beyond assumptions and see each child as a whole person, not a diagnosis.
With insight from former NFL quarterback Trent Green and autism advocates, the film provides context and understanding while keeping the focus where it belongs: on real kids and their relationships. The presence of siblings and friends helps illuminate how understanding and acceptance are built—not through explanation alone, but through shared experience.
The film helps viewers better understand autism in everyday settings such as school, home, and social environments. It is designed to reduce fear, build empathy, and create space for more compassionate conversations among peers, educators, healthcare providers, and families.
What began as a single film quickly demonstrated its impact. Just Like You – Autism has been used widely as an educational and empathy-building tool and continues to serve as part of a broader effort to foster inclusion and understanding through storytelling.
WHO IS THIS FILM FOR
This film is often used by:
• Educators supporting inclusive classrooms
• Families navigating autism and sibling relationships
• Healthcare providers and therapists engaged in patient and family education
• Workplace and community groups building empathy and understanding
INTERESTED IN GOING FURTHER?
Many viewers want to do more after watching—whether that’s starting a conversation, supporting a family, or bringing this story into a classroom, workplace, healthcare system, or nonprofit setting.
The Empathy Engine™, created by Just Like You Films, builds on films like this by pairing storytelling with guided conversation and action. It is designed for group experiences that help people move from understanding to meaningful change.
If you’re interested in using this film in a group or organizational setting, we’d love to connect.
Learn more about the Empathy Engine →
COPYRIGHT AND USAGE NOTICE
© Just Like You Films. All rights reserved.
This film is licensed for individual, personal viewing only.
Public screenings, classroom use, workplace showings, community events, or any form of group viewing are not permitted under this license.
For educational, organizational, or institutional use—including screenings, facilitated discussions, or extended access—please contact Just Like You Films directly.