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ISSUE 109 / 2018
FILM
The short, which is called Diverted, stars
an autistic actress named Saskia Lupin,
who shows viewers how aspects of a
busy train journey, including bright lights
and loud, distracting noises, can be
overwhelming for autistic individuals and
can cause them to feel anxiety. She ends
the video by saying "I'm autistic and the
fear of unexpected changes can make
leaving the house impossible."
The film was directed by Charlotte
Regan, and created as part of the
Too Much Information campaign, to
commemorate this year's World Autism
Awareness Week, which lasted from 26th
March to 2nd April.
If you have autism or have autistic
friends or family members, Lupin's
experience in the film will probably seem
familiar, and if you have not had much
experience with autism, it is especially
important for you to watch Diverted.
NEW SHORT FILM DIVERTED
HIGHLIGHTS THE STRUGGLES
AUTISTIC PEOPLE FACE ON
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The National Autistic Society (NAS) have released a new
short film on their YouTube channel which highlights the
issues autistic people face when they use public transport.