A social enterprise helping people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them.
Animated Films
We make amazing autism animated films! We create very thought-provoking and charming short films and explainer videos to help the world understand autism.
We've won awards for our "powerful and urgent films".
Our films really explain everything about autism! Everyone will take away different things from them.
See the world from the perspective of The Girl With The Curly Hair, the autistic character, as she tries to live and work in a neurotypical society.
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Endorsed by the world’s leading psychologist, Professor Tony Attwood
“The animations provide an insight into the inner thoughts, feelings and experiences of someone who has autism. The script, scenes, speech and thought bubbles all convey the struggle to understand aspects of everyday life that are confusing and often overwhelming. At the end of watching each animation there is a feeling of “I understand now” and a greater appreciation of what it is like to have autism. The animations will be invaluable for parents and teachers from primary and secondary school as well as University lecturers. Those who have autism will resonate with the central character and want everyone to watch the animation that describes their day.”
The films are a big team effort and we are privileged to be supported by some very skilled and talented people. Meet the animation team
Short Clips
These animated clips show how people may react and deal with situations that occur in their everyday life. This could be going to school, commuting to work, socialising or even going to the gym. Please scroll using the arrows below to view our Short Clips.
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Explainer Videos
These videos explain our unique theories and concepts in a very easy to understand way.
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Short Films
Our short film series showing days in the life of The Girl with the Curly Hair.
“When I watched the film, it was the first time I had seen a realistic representation of what my life as a teenager had looked like!”
Training Videos
Videos targeting professionals.
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Recent News Posts
FROM THE BLOG
I tried something new and it changed my life
Last year, I started playing squash. I have no experience in racket sports. I’ve never done any exercise that has involved other people. I’ve never gone to a venue to exercise. And yet, one year later, I am having the time of my life playing squash. It has honestly changed my ...
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Using spontaneity to reduce anxiety
While planning is often recommended to reduce anxiety in autistic people, there are times when the opposite approach – spontaneity – can be more suitable. Planning helps autistic people to understand what a situation is likely to entail and can prepare for what they might ...
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Unclear expectations: The invisible workload
It is a strange contradiction that most people say they value straightforwardness and clarity, but in practice, activities often run very differently! Expectations may be hinted at, softened, implied or not said or written down at all! It is ‘hoped’ that the recepients of the ...
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