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Rachel Brown from Spectrum with University student Lauren Reid
A Falmouth photography student is campaigning to break down the myths surrounding autism with the premier of two thought provoking videos.
The short films have been created by Lauren Reid who joined forces with Penryn-based autism charity Spectrum to highlight some of the misconceptions surrounding the condition. The films feature Eddie Callis and Kyle Coleman who talk about their friendship and shared loved of art, music and performing.
The short videos, released on the Spectrum Facebook page as well as on the specially launched website, Understanding Autism, have already reached more than 5,000 people. Myths surrounding communication, levels of IQ, friendship and emotions are all discussed by the two friends and their families and the films also feature music written and performed by Eddie and Kyle.
Falmouth University student Lauren created the videos as part of her press and editorial degree. She first met Eddie and Kyle when spending time in Italy with Volunteer Cornwall and was interested in their story and how their close friendship shattered one of the many myths surrounding those on the autistic spectrum.
She said: “I am really pleased with the two videos and proud that so many people have already viewed and shared them. I chose to focus on autism for my university project because I was frustrated that there were children out there with autism in mainstream schools and their fellow pupils probably had no idea what autism was or had misguided preconceptions about the condition."
Also interviewed and involved with the development of the videos, was Rachel Brown, consultant clinical psychologist and assistant head of development with Spectrum. “Lauren has made two lovely films that really help to dispel some of the main myths surrounding autism," she said. "The videos are incredibly important, especially for parents of children with the condition who are able to see two adults who have developed a bond, which is incredibly inspiring, heart-warming and gives them hope for their own children."
Spectrum CEO, Mary Simpson, said: “Facebook and other social media platforms are a fantastic way for us to get the message about autism and the service we offer to the wider public and we hope that these videos by Lauren start to break down some of the barriers felt by those with the condition as well as increase people’s understanding.”
The video links are on this website: http://understanding-autism.com/
(Scroll down the page and you'll find them).
SOURCE: http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/new..._helping_dispel_the_myths_surrounding_autism/
Rachel Brown from Spectrum with University student Lauren Reid
A Falmouth photography student is campaigning to break down the myths surrounding autism with the premier of two thought provoking videos.
The short films have been created by Lauren Reid who joined forces with Penryn-based autism charity Spectrum to highlight some of the misconceptions surrounding the condition. The films feature Eddie Callis and Kyle Coleman who talk about their friendship and shared loved of art, music and performing.
The short videos, released on the Spectrum Facebook page as well as on the specially launched website, Understanding Autism, have already reached more than 5,000 people. Myths surrounding communication, levels of IQ, friendship and emotions are all discussed by the two friends and their families and the films also feature music written and performed by Eddie and Kyle.
Falmouth University student Lauren created the videos as part of her press and editorial degree. She first met Eddie and Kyle when spending time in Italy with Volunteer Cornwall and was interested in their story and how their close friendship shattered one of the many myths surrounding those on the autistic spectrum.
She said: “I am really pleased with the two videos and proud that so many people have already viewed and shared them. I chose to focus on autism for my university project because I was frustrated that there were children out there with autism in mainstream schools and their fellow pupils probably had no idea what autism was or had misguided preconceptions about the condition."
Also interviewed and involved with the development of the videos, was Rachel Brown, consultant clinical psychologist and assistant head of development with Spectrum. “Lauren has made two lovely films that really help to dispel some of the main myths surrounding autism," she said. "The videos are incredibly important, especially for parents of children with the condition who are able to see two adults who have developed a bond, which is incredibly inspiring, heart-warming and gives them hope for their own children."
Spectrum CEO, Mary Simpson, said: “Facebook and other social media platforms are a fantastic way for us to get the message about autism and the service we offer to the wider public and we hope that these videos by Lauren start to break down some of the barriers felt by those with the condition as well as increase people’s understanding.”
The video links are on this website: http://understanding-autism.com/
(Scroll down the page and you'll find them).
SOURCE: http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/new..._helping_dispel_the_myths_surrounding_autism/
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