Twelve year old boy interviews his mother
Joshua Littman, a 12-year old boy with Asperger's Syndrome, interviews his mother, Sarah, in this revealing and remarkable 4 1/2-minute animation.
The film was made by StoryCorps, an organization dedicated to "recording and preserving America's stories". Thanks to my son Jules for sending it to me.
Update: An article describing Asperger's, in a format accessible for all devices, is here. Thank you, Tina Richardson of Dopa AccessibleWeb, for the link.
The film was made by StoryCorps, an organization dedicated to "recording and preserving America's stories". Thanks to my son Jules for sending it to me.
Update: An article describing Asperger's, in a format accessible for all devices, is here. Thank you, Tina Richardson of Dopa AccessibleWeb, for the link.
Comments
Am I detecting a bit of an English accent from the son?
All women are searching for balance in our lives, which is one of the reasons I enjoy visiting your blog. It provides a bit of balance to mine.
All: I've watched it over and over; find it illuminating for parents (or aunts, etc)- really, for anyone who cares about children.
laurieann: When he asks, "Did I meet your expectations?", and she replies, I'm moved, even after many viewings. The quality of her presence is remarkable and I think of how much that takes, day after day.
Rubi: Standing ovation for Story Corps. Now there's a dream job!
rb: To feel welcome in the world, loved as ones'self, is for me the deepest gift a parent (or other caring person) can give.