World Autism Awareness Day

The year autism was first identified and described. % It is estimated that 1% of the world's population are on the autism spectrum. Thousand people in the United Kingdom are on the autism spectrum. World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognised day...

Friends of Mine

Child Rights, Disability, Documentary, Human Rights, International Day, Long > 30m, Video

“As a major supporter of filmmaking for social change, I recommend you see this powerful film. The message will inspire you.” -Jon Fitzgerald, Co-Founder, Slamdance Film Festival; Executive Director, Hollywood Film Festival “Watch Friends of Mine....

National Autistic Society

http://www.autism.org.uk

Autistica

https://www.autistica.org.uk

What does autism mean to you?

Child Rights, Human Rights, International Day, Video

At a recent Aspect event, we asked five people what autism means to them and created this video. We know autism is something that affects everyone differently so please watch this video, share it with your friends and family and help us reach 15,000 likes on Facebook,...

A is for Autism

Animation, Child Rights, Human Rights, International Day, Short < 10m, Video

An award winning animated documentary short directed by Tim Webb, Finetake Productions. Exploring the experiences of autistic people and told in their own words, images and music. Originally commissioned by Channel 4 for their Disabling World...

“To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.” –
– Ban Ki-moon