High pitched and loud sounds over-stimulate Becky Wilkinson, who has high functioning autism. Emma Bouthillette discusses how through the help of an autism service dog, Wilkinson is able to overcome the sounds when they occur.

Discussing her brothers autism, Marissan Skillings speaks about dealing with her brothers disability as the older sibling. Skillings explains the difficulties she has at times with her brothers, and how she stands up for him.

For individuals who have autism, many programs and services allow them to lead organized and scheduled lives, easing the challenges they face daily. Caitlin Little highlights the life of Kaley Young, a high-functioning autistic women who is taking steps towards integration despite budget cuts to the social services that assist her.

Leah Schmalz documents the life of Rosa Tapia, a girl has autism. Schmalz highlights how Tapia's foster parents have opted for a homeopathic alternative for treatment to her their daughter.

Jennifer Leahy documents how one family from Augusta copes with their children having autism.

Amanda Abel documents the daily life of Erin Diggles, an autistic woman from Raymond, Maine.

Discussing her brothers autism, Marissan Skillings speaks about dealing with her brothers disability as the older sibling. Erica Burkhart captures the lives of the Skillings'.

As the mother of a child with a rare condition, Robyn Tucker is protective of her child who feels no pain. Lucia Constantine documents how Tucker's daughter suffers from a form of autism known as sensory processing disorder, and the changes Tucker had to make to raise her daughter.

Discussing her brothers autism, Marissan Skillings speaks about dealing with her brothers disability as the older sibling. Skillings explains the difficulties she has at times with her brothers, and how she stands up for him.

In an effort to support adults in the community with mental disabilties, the Local Sprouts Cooperative and Bomb Diggity Bakery formed a partnership to start an arts program. Christy Hartman highlights how the partnership gives people with developmental disabilties a space to come together and also educate the community about local and organic food.

Christy Shake spends most of her time caring closely for her teenage son Calvin who has severe epilepsy, autism, and other health problems, some of the symptoms of which she uses cannabis products to treat. Her prolific blog (www.calvinsstory.com) recounts her struggles, celebrates successes, provides advice, and tells the story of what it is like to raise a chronically ill, disabled child.

Having working with horses her entire life, Mona Jerome rescues wild mustangs and tries to find them new homes. Emma Bouthillette documents the work of Jerome, discussing her rescue organization and working with wild horses.