Autism charity launches internet awareness campaign
27 November 2007
 The National Autistic Society (Nas) is starting an online drive in a modern response to trying to deal with the discrimination that people with autism face. As part of its campaign to try to get people to think differently about autism, the Nas has made a series of viral films to be posted on the internet, which were made with the help from adults and carers living with autism.The first film features a man with autism experiencing 'sensory overload' while on a bus journey, while the second film depicts a man with autism having his behaviour misinterpreted on the first day at his new job.Benet Middleton, director of communications at the Nas said: "As a lifelong social and communication disability, living with autism can be an isolating experience and people affected by the condition tell us that they frequently encounter a lack of understanding."By encouraging people to think differently and understand more about autism, the Nas hopes to improve the lives of thousands of people with the disability."What's great about this campaign is that our supporters can help deliver the message for us and many people with autism do feel comfortable using on-line communications." The awareness campaign comes after a recent survey showed that people in the UK were under considerable misapprehensions about the nature of autism.  © Adfero Ltd
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