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Name: | Lauren Gilbert |
Age: | 17 |
Year of the Fix: | 2015 |
Location: | Pontypool |
Campaign: | To highlight the challenges faced by those living with autism |
I have autism – a condition which can affect the way I interact with others in social situations.
I get severe anxiety and can have difficulty communicating.
I’ve been bullied throughout my life. People assume that I’m anti-social or they don’t know why I struggle to participate in group activities.
With Fixers, I want to help people better understand autism and the challenges I face.
I want to show them that their patience could make a real difference to a person with autism, who is just trying to get their voice heard.
December 2015
I launched my Fixers film at a celebration of youth event held at The Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff. I received positive feedback from an audience of young people and professionals. You can read some of their comments below.
‘This is a really great animation! I thought it was a very insightful video showing both aspects of having autism.’
‘I will be using this as a staff training tool in the S.E.N school I work at. Love it!’
‘I love the animation. It’s so great to help people understand.’
‘This is so well explained. You should be proud of yourself.’
Becky
'Kate'
Hafsa Ur-Rehman
Hannah Carter
'Ben'
Mary-Anne White and Lucy Wills
Fern Lulham
Jo Quinn
Meghann
Olivia G
Ethan Mcinally
Chelsie Brown
Tilly and Bella
Shannon Rawlings
Jade Kingdom
Sam Barakat
Lauren Taylor
Jack H
Mason Latey
Me and my friends want young people to know that calories aren't the enemy!
Alexandra Garrick
Macauley Collinson
Shano