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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.
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Rory Hoy was diagnosed with autism when he was about five years old. He attended a special school until he was nearly nine and then continued his education in a mainstream environment. He went on to gain GCSEs and A levels, and won an award for his courage and endeavour. Now 18, Rory has made 29 short films, three of which have been shown on BBC TV in the UK. Rory has won three national awards for his 'Autism and Me' project.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
I have seen this film 2 times now at various Autism conferences and as a parent of an autistic boy it gives me hope and makes me smile, as well as making me laugh out loud i also have to hold my tears back and swallow the lump in my throat. I have now had the pleasure of seeing Rory do a question and answer session and i can honestly say he is such an inspiration and a charming young man, if my son turns out anything like Rory i will be a very happy mum! This is a must see film for anyone who's life is touched or affected by autism.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I have a 9 yr old autistic boy. This film is fantastic. It sums my child up completly. We sat down with him and his 6 yr old sister and watched as a family.
After the film he turned to me and said how nice it was that the boy in the film is just like him. He puts Rory on all the time now. As if connecting with him.
We have asked family/friends/teachers and non teaching staff to watch the film.
They have all commented about certain aspects of the film and how they didnt realise how slight things can affect autistic children.
A MUST HAVE FILM if you want to show others and A MUST HAVE FILM for any child /family with Autism. Well done Rory for explaining things so easily.
After the film he turned to me and said how nice it was that the boy in the film is just like him. He puts Rory on all the time now. As if connecting with him.
We have asked family/friends/teachers and non teaching staff to watch the film.
They have all commented about certain aspects of the film and how they didnt realise how slight things can affect autistic children.
A MUST HAVE FILM if you want to show others and A MUST HAVE FILM for any child /family with Autism. Well done Rory for explaining things so easily.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Any one who has a child, knows a child or works with a child on the autistic spectrum, has to see this! It is light and easy to watch with that all important view through their eyes. It is both enlightning and inspirational!
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Autism and me
I really enjoyed watching this dvd, it helped me to understand how my Grandson views the world, the boy in it is less severely restricted by his Autism than a lot of people I have... Read more
Published 16 months ago by carol
Great DVD!
I really enjoyed this DVD. My son is autistic, but very different from Rory.
Although there was a delay in delivery, amazon kept me informed throughout.
Although there was a delay in delivery, amazon kept me informed throughout.
Published on 5 May 2009 by bookwormkt
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