Aut2Change Perceptions - https://vimeo.com/87782438
Autism awareness is largely focused on prevalence rates and the challenges and characteristics associated with ASD, which are often framed in a negative light. What we typically don't hear about is the person behind the diagnosis and the stigmas they face. We developed a PSA designed to depict autism in a new way. Featured in the video are individuals on the autism spectrum who speak out and illustrate that they too are sentient human beings who deserve respect and the opportunity to thrive.
Kate Winslet Talks Golden Hat FoundationÂÂ
Kate Winslet introduces the Golden Hat Foundation and talks about the long-term goals including innovative integrated assisted living campuses that will showcase the abilities of all those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
I am Intelligent
The Golden Hat Foundation is about giving a voice to those without one. Those with nonverbal autism are often considered “mentally retarded” or “intellectually disabled” due mainly to their lack of communication and difficulty with body awareness.
A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism - Documentary Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QasspbAAbjc
Narrated by Oscar® winner Kate Winslet and directed by Oscar® nominee Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, this inspiring film follows one woman’s quest to unlock her autistic son’s mind.
Autistic Girl Expresses Profound Intelligence - Carly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1uPf5O-on0
Jeremy Sicile-Kira's High School Commencement Speech - Jeremy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8cEtand01w
Jeremy graduated from Torrey Pines High School with a 3.70 GPA on June 18, 2010. Jeremy is autistic with little verbal speech and gave this commencement address using voice output technology.
Finding Mike - Boy with Autism Wins 4th Place at State Science Fair
http://www.youtube.com/user/NonVerbalAutismMom?feature=mhum#p/a/u/2/cOC7eDgcN-M
Finding Mike is a KEYE TV Austin news feature about a boy with autism who has limited verbal communication (can only request NEEDS verbally) but has learned to communicate all his thoughts. Only a year previously he had been sorting silverware at school in Louisianna, but thanks to his school in Texas, he has been included in academics and won 4th prize at the State of Texas Science Fair for his project regarding Solutes and the Boiling Point of Water.
Andrew - Non-Verbal Autism and Communication Part I
http://www.youtube.com/user/NonVerbalAutismMom?feature=mhum#p/a/u/1/HGDUsYEhRB0
13 year old, Andrew has learned to communicate by pointing to a stencilboard made by his grandfather. He has been communicating this way now for over 4 years, slowly becoming more and more accurate. In this video, Andrew explains the difference communication has made in his life.
Andrew - Non-Verbal Autism and Communication Part II
http://www.youtube.com/user/NonVerbalAutismMom?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/zj-6O4llhyk
