Attitude My Perfect Family Welcome Home Stevie
Murray and Janine Alexanders' autistic son Steven had never been violent. However, 18 months ago a change in his school and his medication triggered a journey into hell for the entire family. With no other help available, Murray and Janine were forced to have Steven removed from their home by police and committed to Waitakere’s secure mental health unit. Months of legal wrangling ensued to have Steven placed in suitable accommodation. Now he’s ready to come home. Murray and Janine are not alone. At present there are dozens of families with autistic children in NZ who are in desperate need of help.
An inspiring weekly special interest programme about New Zealanders living with disabilities.
Primary Title
- Attitude
Secondary Title
- My Perfect Family
Episode Title
- Welcome Home Stevie
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 2 May 2018
Original Broadcast Date
- Sunday 1 May 2016
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 2016
Episode
- 4
Channel
- Attitude
Broadcaster
- YouTube
Programme Description
- An inspiring weekly special interest programme about New Zealanders living with disabilities.
Episode Description
- Murray and Janine Alexanders' autistic son Steven had never been violent. However, 18 months ago a change in his school and his medication triggered a journey into hell for the entire family. With no other help available, Murray and Janine were forced to have Steven removed from their home by police and committed to Waitakere’s secure mental health unit. Months of legal wrangling ensued to have Steven placed in suitable accommodation. Now he’s ready to come home. Murray and Janine are not alone. At present there are dozens of families with autistic children in NZ who are in desperate need of help.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- People with disabilities--Attitudes
- People with disabilities--Interviews
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- Interview
Contributors
- Emma Calveley (Producer)
- Robyn Scott-Vincent (Executive Producer)
- Attitude Pictures (Production Unit)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- Steven Alexander (Subject)
- Murray Alexander (Subject)
- Janine Alexander (Subject)
Subjects
- People with disabilities--Attitudes
- People with disabilities--Interviews
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand