The Jumpstart project at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability/UCED provides a unique support model for families and caregivers.  By emphasizing parent partnership, positive behavioral approaches, and communication-based teaching in natural routines and environments, a child's support team can work together effectively to create a quality life for young children who have autism. 

Jumpstart: Providing Individualized Support to Young Children with Autism is a thought-provoking video designed to give viewers a glimpse of this comprehensive approach.  Using the real-life experiences of Rosie and her family as a framework, the model's unique components and strong community values come to life. 

This video provides families, students, family support providers, faculty members, teachers, therapists, and administrators with a portrait of Jumpstart- a project that has become embedded in New Hampshire's system of supports for young children with autism.

Funding was provided by the UNH Parents Association and the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Developmental Services, Family-Centered Early Supports and Services.