Every Word
Matters
The untold story of one mother's mission to give her daughter a voice — and how it sparked a movement reaching 604,000 families worldwide.
604K+
Families Reached
150M+
Video Views
132+
Educational Videos
50+
Countries
The Story
When Miki Mottes received her daughter Mimi's autism and apraxia diagnosis, she didn't just search for answers — she created them. What began as a mother documenting her daughter's therapy journey on YouTube became a global movement that's reshaping how families approach neurodivergent education.
"I never set out to build a platform. I just wanted to help my daughter communicate. But when I shared our journey, I realized we weren't alone."
This documentary follows Miki and Mimi through the highs and lows of their journey — from the initial diagnosis through the creation of a microschool, a YouTube channel with over 600K subscribers, and a product line that puts therapy tools directly in the hands of families who need them most.
The Journey
The Diagnosis
When Mimi was diagnosed with autism and apraxia, everything changed. The journey to find the right tools, therapies, and community began.
First YouTube Video
What started as a way to document Mimi's progress with sign language and sensory play became a lifeline for thousands of families navigating the same journey with apraxia and autism.
Building Community
The Mama Mimi community grew to 100K subscribers. Parents from around the world connected through shared experiences.
500K Families Strong
Half a million families across 50+ countries now learn ASL, sensory strategies, movement breaks, and communication techniques through Mama Mimi's educational videos.
The Documentary
Capturing the full story — from diagnosis to a movement that's changing how families approach neurodivergent education.
What You'll See
An intimate look at the intersection of motherhood, neurodiversity, and the power of community.
A Mother's Love
The raw, unfiltered moments of raising a neurodivergent child — the breakthroughs, the setbacks, and the unconditional love that drives it all.
Building a Movement
How a YouTube channel became a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of families, and the responsibility that comes with that platform.
Changing the Narrative
Challenging stereotypes about autism and apraxia, and showing the world that every child communicates — just not always with words.
Voices from the Community
"Mama Mimi gave us hope when we had none. Her videos taught us that our son's diagnosis wasn't a limitation — it was just a different path."
Sarah M.
Parent of a 4-year-old with autism
"I learned more about supporting my daughter from Mama Mimi's content than from months of searching on my own. This documentary needs to exist."
Jessica R.
Parent of a 3-year-old with apraxia
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