The Facente Family

The Facente Family is the seventh episode of Season 2 of the American Supernanny show. This episode features Jo dealing with autism.

Episode Summary
Jo visits the Facente family in Georgia where parents Deirdre (27) and Trae (38) have three children: 4-year-old twin daughters Kayla and Marlana and 3-year-old Tristin, who was diagnosed with autism and is non-verbal.

While Deirdre tries to help Tristin because of his autism, Kayla and Marlana demand her attention. They are clingy by following her around and she shoos them away, and Tristin throws tantrums if he can't get his way. Can Jo get Tristin to talk and leave Deirdre to spend time with her girls or are they too much at their wits end?

Family Members

 * Trae Facente, 38
 * Deirdre Facente, 27
 * Kayla and Marlana, 4 (born February 11, 2001)
 * Tristin, 3 (born June 15, 2002)

Trivia

 * This is the only episode to have someone with Autism so far.
 * In 2021, Kayla and Marlana is now 20 and Tristin is now 19.

Behind the Scenes
This was Filmed in August-September 2005.

Pop Culture

 * In the beginning of the Family Test Run, a Wiggles DVD disc called "Sailing Around the World" is seen.