Effective Speech Therapy for Children with Autism

 

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An award-winning documentary exploring a brother’s curiosity of the neurological condition of autism.

Synopsis: Tom wants to learn about the neurological condition that his little brother, Owen, was diagnosed with as a child – autism. By the piecing together of home videos and interviews with people both on and off the autistic spectrum, Tom attempts to learn more autism whilst telling the story of him and his brother, in an effort to raise awareness and society’s understanding of the condition.

WINNER of Best of Festival at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 2017
WINNER of Best Feature Documentary at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 2017
Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at Prince of Prestige Academy Awards 2017
Official Selection at Equality Festival 2017
Semi-Finalist at Los Angeles CineFest 2017
Semi-Finalist at Oniros Film Awards
Special Mention at I Filmmaker Film Festival

Written and Directed by Thomas E. Griffiths
Produced by Thomas E. Griffiths

Executive Producer: Veronica J. Valentini

Unit-Production Manager: Rob McLean
Directors of Photography: Catrin Roberts and Emily Swithenbank-Harris
Boom Operator: Elliott Owain
Production Assistant: Luke Thomas

Edited by Thomas E. Griffiths, Rob McLean and Geraint Perry

Autism: A Curious Case of the Human Mind (Feature Documentary) from Tom Griffiths on Vimeo.

Is it Possible to ‘Fake’ Autism?! – fascinating take from invisible i

For the past 20 years, my colleagues and I have run a social-skills group for children with autism, ages 5 to 18 years. Our program teaches the children how to recognize their own emotions, have conversations, solve problems and build genuine friendships.

About five years ago, some of those who had finished the program reached out to us for help navigating the adult world. They were concerned about the challenges involved in attending college, picking a career path, succeeding in the workplace, living independently and forming social and romantic relationships. There were few resources available to them.

Adults with autism report poorer social and vocational outcomes than any other disability group^1,2. They often don’t earn a living wage, have a partner or family, or participate in the community. They also frequently contend with physical and mental health problems.

My colleagues and I wanted to help these young people. We created a curriculum for young adults with autism that helps them to better manage the stress and challenges associated with the transition to adulthood. It also teaches their parents and other helpers how to assist them in learning and implementing skills.

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