Richard and Jaco: Life with Autism
An intimate documentary in which actor Richard Mylan reflects on his experience of raising his son Jaco, who is on the autistic spectrum.
Jaco Mylan is like any other 11-year-old boy. He loves rugby, dancing and washing machines. Jaco also has autism. In this intimate documentary, Welsh actor Richard Mylan reflects on his experience of raising a son on the autistic spectrum. Like all parents, Richard wants Jaco to be happy and independent, but he's well aware that having a child with special needs means you have to plan further into the future. Will Jaco be able to get a job? Where will he live? How much support will he need? Through spending time with adults on the autistic spectrum, Richard comes across funny, surprising and inspiring individuals who have their own unique take on living with this lifelong condition.
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Richard and Jaco: Life with Autism - trail
Duration: 00:30
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Richard and Jaco locking up Cardiff Market
Duration: 03:00
Music Played
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The Cinematic Orchestra
Burn Out
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Participant | Richard Mylan |
| Producer | Catryn Ramasut |
| Director | Laura Martin-Robinson |
| Director | Claire Hill |
| Editor | Will Ennals |
| Production Manager | Alice Lusher |
| Executive Producer | Steve Robinson |
| Production Company | ie ie Productions |
Broadcasts
Tue 4 Apr 2017 21:00大象传媒 One Wales HD & Wales only- Tue 2 May 2017 23:20大象传媒 One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
- Tue 2 May 2017 23:45大象传媒 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Wed 3 May 2017 00:20大象传媒 One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Wed 31 May 2017 00:40大象传媒 Two except Wales
- Wed 7 Nov 2018 22:40大象传媒 One Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 3 Aug 2019 21:00大象传媒 Two Wales HD & Wales only