Have You Seen These Autism PSAs Yet? You Should Take a Look.
These videos are giving the world a glimpse of life from the perspectives of children with autism.
Autism Speaks, in partnership with the Ad Council and BBDO New York, a volunteer agency, recently launched a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) that tell the stories of children with autism from their perspectives.
The PSAs were created using 3D and stop-motion animation and are designed to help parents recognize the early signs of autism. The fantastical videos were inspired by the stories of real children with autism, and the one below, the first released from the series, features the voice of Jacob Sanchez, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3.
Melissa McGlensey is the former News Editor at The Mighty. Her writing can also be seen in Ms. Magazine, on the Ms.Magazine blog and in The Huffington Post’s Good News, Comedy and Impact sections. Melissa is also a New York City comedian who does sketch, improv and stand up. She is passionate about social justice, politics, Thai food, literature, disability rights and more. She is currently in a long-distance relationship with her cat, Sneakers, who lives in California. You can follow her on twitter at @OhHeyMeliss.
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