Speechless Season 1 Episode 23 C-a-- Camp

Maya DiMeo is a mother of three children; J.J, Dylan, and Ray. J.J. is a son with autism. In season one, episode 23, C-a-- Camp, the family is getting ready for summer camp. J.J is excited to attend summer camp even if it's not what he is used to.

The family is getting ready, and J.J needs to pack up his things to go to Camp Austin. Maya starts to pack for him, but J.J is concerned that his mother is not including several necessary items in his luggage. He asks her to stop packing and let him pick what he needs. Maya is hesitant, but she sees that J.J knows what he wants and allows him to pick up his stuff.

Meanwhile, the family is also worried about Ray, who is going to his first co-ed summer camp. Dylan has gone to camp before, and she is excited about it. However, Ray is nervous about going to camp. Dylan tries to give him some advice, but Ray is still concerned.

As the family drives to the campsite, J.J. is excited, and Maya is worried about what the camp experience will be like for him. When they arrive, they realize that the camp is mainly for able-bodied kids, and J.J. is going to be the only child with a disability at the camp. J.J. is upset that the other kids are staring at him, but Maya reassures him that they are only curious and that he will be able to make friends.

The family splits up, and J.J. goes to his cabin, while Dylan and Ray go to their cabins. Maya decides to stay behind and make sure that J.J. is settling in well. Later in the evening, Maya joins J.J. for dinner, and she learns that the camp staff has not allocated a one-on-one assistant to help J.J. make it through each day.

Maya is upset and confronts the camp staff about their negligence. She tells them that J.J. needs someone to help him make it through each day. She argues that the camp is discriminating against him because of his disability.

The camp staff is not cooperative, and Maya decides to take matters into her own hands. She tells J.J. that she will be his assistant for the duration of his stay at camp. J.J. is happy about the idea. He knows that his mother understands him better than anyone else.

Maya begins to plan out J.J.'s entire day. She designs a schedule for each day to make sure J.J. has fun and is safe at camp. During the schedule, Maya helps J.J. with various camp activities, including a talent show and karaoke. Maya even makes a deal with another camper to help J.J. win a game of laser tag.

As Maya navigates J.J. through camp, Ray and Dylan are having the time of their lives. Ray has made a new friend, and Dylan is doing well in her swimming classes. Even so, Ray misses his mother and sister and decides to go visit them at J.J.'s cabin.

When he arrives, Ray is surprised to see his mother acting as J.J.'s assistant. He feels that Maya is not giving him enough attention and decides to act out. He breaks camp rules and ends up in a time-out. Maya realizes that Ray is feeling neglected, and she intervenes. She tells Ray how she is only assisting J.J. because he needs help and that she is sorry for not spending enough time with him. Ray is comforted, and the family reconciles.

The episode ends with the family wrapping up the summer camp experience. J.J. had a great time, and Maya is proud of herself for ensuring that he had a safe and enjoyable time. Ray and Dylan were able to make new friends and try new things.

Overall, season one, episode 23 of Speechless, C-a-- Camp, is a heartwarming and funny episode about the DiMeo family's summer camp experience. The episode is full of the show's trademark humor and tackles important issues regarding disability discrimination. It's a must-watch for fans of the show.