Autism Every Day is a film produced by Lauren Thierry and Jim Watkins of October Group and Eric Solomon of Milestone Video. A 13-minute version of the film was screened at A New Decade for Autism, a fundraising event held May 9, 2006 in New York City.

Here's the story -- well, the first five years -- in the life of Quinn: a wonderful, exuberant, mostly non-verbal boy with autism. You can see how the signs appeared over time, even before his diagnosis was made at 21 months. *** Teachers/schools/community service groups: You may use this video as part of autism awareness or positive educational training. No additional permission is required. (I can provide a higher-resolution version if needed.) * TO THE HATERS: Quinn did not watch TV for hours each day. He learned the credits mostly from the DVD boxes that he carried with him everywhere. (And if you want to leave a rude/arrogant/stupid/mean comment... well, I'd suggest you worry less about my parenting skills and more about those of your own mom and dad.) NOTE: Unfortunately, I no longer have the faceautism.org domain name mentioned in the video -- so I have no idea what might end up on there. Sorry. Music ("Ma Solituda") by Rob Dickinson/Catherine Wheel (www.RobDickinson.com)

Imagine not being able to fit in or communicate your feelings. For kids with Autism, growing up can be tough. Enter 'Aquaholics' in Kennebunk, ME. In July and August, the owner offers a free surf camp for autistic kids. In many cases, the volunteer run program changes lives for everyone involved.

There's a buzz going around town about the "Swring", a the three decades old invention designed by lifelong inventor Emory Clark that is having a profound effect on kids with autism. KXLY4's Colleen O'Brien reports.

The mother of an 11 year-old boy diagnosed with autism has founded PATHWAYS, an organization which helps children with autism and other disabilities. www.montvillepec.org