Play Time: A Student Documentary on Autism
Play Time (2016) is an empowering short documentary film about the experiences of the Fenton & Hernandez families treating their children diagnosed with autism with DIRFloortime®, a comprehensive relationship-based therapy to autism and any other developmental disorders. This short documentary is the result of the MMC416 Documentaries course taught in the Bachelor Degree in Communications and Mass Media program at United International College.
Upcoming Screenings
- February 11, 2017, Hollywood Florida Film Festival, Documentary Selection, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Barytono Cafe (Read More)
Previous Screenings
- January 26, 2017, St. Thomas University, Bobcat Hall of Fame, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. New Innovations in the Treatment of Autism. (Read More)
- September 24, 2016, 20th Annual DIRFloortime International Conference at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL (Read More)
- August 17, 2016, Play Time (2016) Premiere followed with Q&A Session with parents, professionals and filmmaker. (Read More)
Full Length Documentary Film
Filmmakers of Play Time (2016) are producing a full length documentary on DIRFloortime® and need your support to feature all experts and advocates of this comprehensive method. Your generous donation will make a difference in the lives of those diagnosed with autism.
Commissioner Colbourne
Commissioner Colbourne
Commissioner Yvette Colbourne
City of Miramar
Commissioner Colbourne and her husband have lived in the City of Miramar for 20 years where they raised their 2 children. Commissioner Colbourne, a Jamaican descendant, was born in Panama and raised in New York before moving to Florida. Yvette Colbourne was elected to the City of Miramar Commission, Seat 2 on March 12, 2013. As a Commissioner, she represents all of the City of Miramar residents.
Soon after being elected, Commissioner Colbourne was selected by her City of Miramar Commission colleagues to serve on the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board. The MPO Board is responsible for policy-making, planning and funding allocation for transportation programs in Broward County. Her colleagues also selected her as an alternate to represent Miramar on the Broward League of Cities.
Commissioner Colbourne has 30 years of public service experience with Miami-Dade County. During her tenure she served as a member of a County executive team that successfully managed a $600 million budget and up to 2,000 employees. Commissioner Colbourne has a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Nova Southeastern University and an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Miami-Dade College.
Prior to being elected, Commissioner Colbourne served her community as President of her homeowners association for 10 years; Vice Chair of the City of Miramar Economic Development Board; member of the Civil Service Advisory Board; and served as a member on the Broward County Diversity Committee.