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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.

59 minutes

Last on

Sat 3 Aug 201921:00
BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only

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Music Played

  • The Cinematic Orchestra

    Burn Out

Credits

ParticipantRichard Mylan
ProducerCatryn Ramasut
DirectorLaura Martin-Robinson
DirectorClaire Hill
EditorWill Ennals
Production ManagerAlice Lusher
Executive ProducerSteve Robinson
Production Companyie ie Productions

Broadcasts

  • Tue 4 Apr 201721:00
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 2 May 201723:20
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Tue 2 May 201723:45
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 3 May 201700:20
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Wed 31 May 201700:40
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Wed 7 Nov 201822:40
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 3 Aug 201921:00
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only