Iowa PBS began recording footage of Jack at three years old, just prior to his autism diagnosis in 2006, and updated his autism story in 2009 when he was six years old. Today, Jack is a 15-year-old student in Iowa making progress typing on various communication devices and working on becoming more verbal.

This segment is from Iowa PBS’s online series The Life Autistic, which explores the challenges and successes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder at different stages in life and ranges on the spectrum. The series features various age groups ranging from the very young to the elderly, including personal profiles and interviews exploring topics relevant to each age group.

To learn more, visit the Iowa PBS The Life Autistic website.