Autism is a World - CNN
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Actor: Narrated by Julianna MarguliesDirector: Gerardine Wurzburg
DVD: Region Code 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, NTSC
Running Time: 40 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-14
Studio: CNN Productions and State of the Art
DVD Reviews of Autism is a World - CNN
DVD Review: Autism is a world
Summary: 5 Stars
'Autism is a World' is an incredible film. I manage a group home for Developmentaly Disabled adults. Every person I employ is given an opportunity to see this film and is floored at the insight they gain from it. I have found this film to be a very valuable tool and include it in the training of new staff. 'Autism is a World' has been very suucessful at helping viewers better understand the people we serve, resulting in stronger empathy and committment from my staff! This film is a must see for anyone working in this field or for those wanting to better understand persons with disabilities. DVD Review: Autism is a World
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a DVD that is written and produced by a woman with severe autism. I saw this in a college class that I took last year and was so impressed that I bought it to use for a training my staff. I am a teacher and I use this as part of the training when I get new staff because I teach a number of children with autism. It is a very good teaching tool to let us know how the mind of a person with autism works. I found it very profound and revealing. It is worth watching for anyone who knows or works with people who have autism. Autism is a World - CNNDVD Review: Really Good. Educational
Summary: 4 Stars
I'd already seen this on TV and wanted to share it with a family member who has a grandchild with autism. They really liked it and were very grateful for this gift. It's a great source of hope and a really good educational tool.DVD Review: If you've ever wondered about Autism, check this out.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an amazing DVD and I thank Sue Rubin for being willing to share what it is like to live with Autism. The story demonstrates how one person without a voice found a one and has used it to help others.
Sue has a dynamic personality and shares the good with the bad in order for all of us to understand that the only limits in life are those set by others.
DVD Review: Not what you would expect
Summary: 4 Stars
I was not prepared for what I saw in "Autism Is A World." A documentary narrated by the person whom it is about, a person with autism, makes this video so compelling. So many things stuck out to me: the real portrayal of the daily struggles of being an adult with autism; how the world incorrectly perceives the brilliance of someone who exhibits childlike behaviors on the outside; the brutal honesty of Sue Rubin who opens up about being self-conscious but understanding her own coping mechanisms.
I highly recommend this video, especially to those who have not seen this extreme of autism in a person with significant disabilities.
Favorite Quotes: "Spoons are my comfort."
"Autism is not a social way of life."
Thank you for this eye-opening documentary.
Description of Autism is a World - CNN
"Autism is a World" is a documentary about Sue Rubin, who is autistic. Sue was diagnosed and treated as mentally retarded until the age of 13 when she began to communicate using a keyboard. Now she is a junior in college. In Sue's own words, "Autism is a World" takes the viewer on a journey into her mind, her daily world, and her life with autism. A co-production of CNN Productions and State of the Art, Inc., the film has been honored with numerous awards including a 2004 Academy Award nomination for Documentary Short Subject. With Closed Captioning, and two additional audio tracks: Audio Description of the Visually Impaired and Spanish.This Oscar-nominated documentary is a collection of thoughts written by autistic 26-year old Sue Rubin who takes viewers on a poignant journey into her world to educate the public while empowering the autistic community toward their potential. "This is not my voice, but these are my words," begins Rubin as she tells her story (narrated by Julianna Margulies) of being diagnosed with autism as a young child and assumed mentally retarded until, at age 13, she was trained to use Facilitated Communication, a verbal tool that enabled her mind to "wake up." Rubin was reassessed with an IQ that allowed her to attend high school and college and live on her own, assisted by a team of caregivers. The film briefly explains autism and how it affects the brain's wiring, yet is not meant to be a tutorial on neuro-biology but rather a personal attempt at unveiling a world that is both frustrating and confusing. Rubin discusses her feelings about solitude, social situations, and the need for familiar places and routines. Though autism will be her constant struggle, Rubin's story is both inspiring and thought provoking. While the film does not presume to be the final word on autism, it is a beginning--and a noble one at that. (Ages 12 and older) --Lynn Gibson
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