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Autism and Me

Autism and Me

by Rory Hoy
Mixed media product
Publication Date: 27/01/2007

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Only people with autism truly know what it's like to be autistic - and even then, every autistic individual is unique! This award-winning short film by Rory Hoy, an 18-year-old filmmaker with autism, provides a privileged glimpse into his autistic world, letting us take a journey through his everyday experience and see it through his eyes. In easy, accessible terms, Rory explains what having autism means for everyday functioning: what it's like, for instance, not to have the natural inclination to respond to someone who calls you by your name, or someone who waves at you; what it's like to take someone literally when actually they have used a figure of speech. He describes the confusion caused by high noise levels, crowded environments and even by his own emotions and physical sensations, as well as the security and comfort found in routines, forward planning and having thoughtful, calm and loving people around him. This engaging, insightful and light-hearted film will be invaluable to people with autism, their friends and family, and to professionals working with them. A booklet explaining the film, also compiled by the author, accompanies the DVD.
ISBN:
9781843105466
9781843105466
Category:
Coping with disability
Format:
Mixed media product
Publication Date:
27-01-2007
Publisher:
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
193x140x14mm
Weight:
0.16kg

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