Synopsis
"What are you doing?" is a short film, created by Autism Awareness, which aims to teach school aged children about acceptance and understanding of their peers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The film addresses some of the fears children may have about ASD, answers their questions and helps show them how they can be a great friend to a classmate on the autism spectrum. The film includes enlightening interviews with the brothers, sisters, cousins and friends of children on the spectrum. These friends and family members share their thoughts and experiences on what it is like to share their life with someone on the spectrum.
Through beautiful imagery, engaging narrative and quirky animation, the film sends a message that children with autism should be accepted, supported and encouraged by their peers to be a part of their community.
"What are you doing?" will be screened at primary schools across Australia later this year and we hope, in the future, throughout the world!
Credits
| Country | Australia |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Director | Peter Cudlipp |
| Writer | Michael Whelan |
| Presenter | Tom Gleisner |
| Producers | Nicole Rogerson & Elizabeth Sarian |
Thankyou
Special thanks to the following people and organisations
The Anderson, Austen, Best, Bittner, Blair, Davis, Cooper-Hill, Hobbs, Masi, McCarthy, Norbu, O'Keefe, Papadopoulos, Rogerson & Whelan families
The students, staff and principals of St James College in Brisbane and Stanmore Public School in Sydney
The staff and children of the Lizard Children's Centre in Sydney
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
About Autism Awareness
Autism Awareness is an Australian-based not-for-profit organisation, which was founded in February 2007. Since then, we has grown into one of the nation's largest autism education and advocacy organisations, dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in our community.
To find out more about who we are and what we do please visit www.autismawareness.com.au
