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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.’
Sam Womack
Tilly and Bella
'Ben'
Shannon Rawlings
Liam Thomas
Ben Simms
Ethan Mcinally
Meghann
Shano
Becky
'Kate'
Hannah Carter
Fern Lulham
Chelsie Brown
Me and my friends want young people to know that calories aren't the enemy!
Macauley Collinson
Jo Quinn
Fixers
Mary-Anne White and Lucy Wills
Becky Thorn
Sam Barakat