From Stigma to Strength
About
A Transformative Film Screening & Guided Discussion Experience
Delayed Echoes is more than a film—it is an invitation to shift how we understand autism, neurodivergence, and the environments we create for those we support.
Through a powerful short film and facilitated conversation, this experience helps families, educators, and organizations move beyond limitation-based narratives and toward deeper awareness, connection, and empowerment.
Built for Those Who Support Neurodivergent Voices
Who Is This For?
This experience is designed for:
Organizations
Organizations supporting families with autism, particularly within Black communities
Educators
Schools, educators, and academic institutions seeking meaningful professional development
Parent Groups & Community
Parent groups and community leaders looking to foster understanding and connection
Three Options Designed for Your Needs:
Film Screening + Workshop
An event for your clientele, designed for engagement of perspectives, experiences and relational transformation.
License + Curriculum
With the purchase of an annual license, you will receive a workshop/lesson plan to stimulate conversation either amongst your organization, staff, or classroom.
Annual Licensing
Designed for those who have experienced a film screening or curriculum and want to continue to engage with the material from year to year.
Simple, Impactful, Repeatable
What You Can Expect
Each session includes:
A screening of the Delayed Echoes short film, starring Dora Award-Winning Actor, Jahlen Barnes
A guided presentation that reframes neurodivergence through a strengths-based lens
Facilitated discussion that encourages reflection, dialogue, and actionable insight
Optional Q&A tailored to your group’s needs
The Transformation
This experience helps your audience:
Shift from seeing autism as a limitation to recognizing unique strengths
Move from control-based approaches to observation and understanding
Build more inclusive, supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals
Strengthen connection between families, educators, and communities
THE STYLE, SIR.
Why this Matters
Many families and educators feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure how to best support neurodivergent individuals.
Delayed Echoes creates space for honest reflection and new perspective—bridging the gap between awareness and meaningful change.
Bring This Experience to Your Community
A Transformative Film Screening & Guided Discussion Experience
Whether you are hosting a school event, professional development session, or community gathering, this screening and discussion can be tailored to your audience.
Book a Screening for Your Organization
Schedule a session and begin creating more informed, connected, and empowered environments.
The Director
&
Facilitator
Sharrae Lyon
Sharrae Lyon is an interdisciplinary artist and facilitator who engages in stories that reveal and stories that heal. Her practice is informed by questions of ancestral healing and challenging colonial and imperial narratives in the modern-age through improvisational storytelling, movement/dance, short films and virtual reality.
She is an alumni of Oya Black Artists Coalition's Scale Up Immersive Program, which she birthed as the Narrative Designer, Protectress VR. Her written work has been published in The Peak Mag, Muslimah Media Watch, Canadian Dimension. Her film and science-fiction based playshops have been screened across North America.
She formally has developed workshops under her Story as Medicine series in partnership with, Workman Arts Satellite Program, Greenhouse Theatre Dambana Artist Mentorship Program, and presently getting geared up to support Black Diamonds in the Jane/Finch area as an artist-facilitator. She is also an alumni of InterPlay for Millennials for Social Change (California, USA) which informs her improv methods and practice.
Previously Screened
Testimonials
"The short film, Delayed Echoes, was especially impactful for our group. Many parents related to the subject matter and felt impressed that there are quality stories being produced about black people with autism. Sharrae handled our audience with care and compassion, sparking stimulating conversations and takeaways from watching the film. We will most definitely work with Sharrae again to enhance our upcoming workshops and events."
Giselle Dildy -
The Empress Walk Initiative
FAQs
Q: Are you a therapist?
While I’m not a therapist, Delayed Echoes is rooted in lived experience, storytelling, and facilitated dialogue—designed to inspire reflection and action in a supportive, non-clinical setting.
Q: How do I book a screening?
Simply schedule a call or fill out this form.We’ll handle the rest!
Q: What’s the investment?
Pricing starts at $750 for license to screen + discussion guides. Book a discovery call with us. After we get a clear picture of your needs, we willl send you a proposal.