In the video below, we follow Alex, a young boy with autism, through a crowded shopping center.
As the noise, colors and other stimulants continue to build, we see Alex’s meltdown, and, perhaps more importantly, we see the reactions of passers-by to the whole situation.
According to the video’s creators, the National Autistic Society, the video “is about everyday people in shops, supermarkets, shopping centers, train stations, understanding that if they see someone maybe having a meltdown or behaving a little bit differently, don’t judge them, think maybe it’s autism.”
This description comes from a separate behind-the-scenes video, which you can watch here.
Since April is Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to share this quick snapshot of what an ordinary task feels like for someone with autism. If you were Alex, could you make it to the end?
To see what you can do to celebrate and support people with autism this month, click here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr4_dOorquQ
