What is it like to be autistic and non-speaking in a world that has already made up its mind about you? This Is Not About Me tells the story of Jordyn Zimmerman. Jordyn dreamt of becoming a teacher. She started out eager to learn at school, but she was soon separated from the other children. Unable to communicate, teachers thought she was also unable to understand or learn. Year after year, her behavior worsened. She was restrained and placed in seclusion. Jordyn found herself caught in a system that unintentionally turned her life into a living nightmare. Finally, at the age of 18, with the help of educators who see her differently, she manages to turn her fate and flourish.
Watch the story of one autistic woman that fought hard to be recognized and trusted. Share the trailer to bring awareness and change the lives of countless others fighting that same system today.
Beautifully reveals the wonderful results of a school presuming competence.
This groundbreaking film shatters the myth that autistic people who can’t speak have nothing to say.
I want every person working in schools to watch this powerful reminder of why we need to presume competence as educators.
An extraordinarily poignant film. Your beliefs will be transformed.
This makes me so emotional and the story is so very similar to what my daughter is going through.
Meet Jordyn
Jordyn Zimmerman – the subject of the documentary, does not speak but has a lot to say. She communicates with her iPad using an AAC app. Challenging at times, as is her autism, this doesn’t stop her from aspiring to change the education system for the better.
Meet Jordyn
Jordyn Zimmerman – the subject of the documentary, does not speak but has a lot to say. She communicates with her iPad using an AAC app. Challenging at times, as is her autism, this doesn’t stop her from aspiring to change the education system for the better.
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