Channel 4 in the UK has this show: Young Autistic and Stage Struck. I have to see if I can download it from iTunes, as it looks like it may be very cool.
This landmark series follows nine autistic youngsters as they attempt to produce their very own stage show, under the guidance of theatre professionals who’ve never worked with an autistic cast before
The synopsis for Episode 1 looks good:
The first episode of the series introduces the first five youngsters. Twelve-year-old Ben has high functioning autism: he’s exceptionally bright but experiences acute loneliness. But as the project develops he starts to bond successfully with the other youngsters.
Andrew, 17, is classically autistic, and despite limited social skills, he is very keen to have his first proper relationship with a girl. From day one he starts getting closer to Claire, 19, and takes her on the first date of his life: a night at the cinema. Claire is a talented singer and pianist who also struggles socially.
Mollie, 11, is prone to tantrums and lengthy sulks, which test her mother’s considerable patience. She suffers from PDA – Pathological Demand Avoidance – a pervasive developmental disorder with symptoms including mood swings, language delay and obsessive behaviour. A talented singer, Mollie was diagnosed with autism at four.
Eleven-year-old Jozsef is more challenged by his autism, but his playfulness makes him endearing to others and soon turns him into the group joker.
Basically, it looks like a reality show where they recruit a group of autistic kids, working with the National Autistic Society, and together with Lyric Hammersmith help the kids workshop a show.
What a cool idea.
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“Pathological Demand Avoidance” is too funny… My son suffers from the same problem. I hope the show is good and somehow makes it to the US.
Just watched the program and loved it. It was great to see Andrew and Claire hit it off and I was really impressed with how his parents dealt with the kissing situation! All the people taking part are a credit to their families, I cant wait to watch it again next week.
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i have been watchin this program and its brilliant however i wish they would explain further what ASD condition they have so far they have only said with ben who has Asperges syndrome i am interested to see what ASD jonathan has as he seems very similar to my son who has SPD. if anyone can shed some light that would be great =D
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Wow, this programme answered a lot of questions about my daughter.
She is a carbon copy of mollie, its fantastic i now know what is wrong with her. I am printing the articule out and am taking it to the next appointment with us. Well they still dont no what is wrong so perhaps they need a helping hand.
Well done channel 4
If you like this show you, you will love the documentary film:
Autism: The Musical. It’s magic! Also check out TheMiracleProject.com – This the theater program the award winning film was based on. I think the show is based on it too.
I would just like to say, I am not a mother nor do I have experience with children with autism but this show really touched me. I had no idea what these parents had to deal with! Or the severity of autism some children suffer! I have the utmost respect for any parent who has a child with autism. Its difficult raising children at the best of times.
I really would like to see more programmes based on autism as I think it is very important to get it recognised out there.
I would like to say a big thank you to the guys who put this show together I think its absolutely fanatastic what they have done. And to see a difference
in the children after a few short weeks. Absolutely amazing!!!
I am a Mother of a 17yr old girl just like Molly.
What a fantastic show , and about time autism was highlighted for all to see.My daughter is severley affected with autism and now attends a special school.took me untill she was 14 for people to listen to me
Monsie really put herself out to help these kids put on their own show, and i am so proud of all of them.