Autism: National Autistic Society train film

We have launched a new film highlighting the difficulties a person with autism might encounter whilst using public transport, as part of our ongoing think differently about autism campaign.


People with autism can encounter many difficulties on a daily basis in situations other people cope with quite easily. A frequent problem is the stress of travelling on public transport and the great anxiety caused by changes to schedules. People with autism often rely on routines and can find unexpected changes very difficult to deal with. However, when these things do occur a bit of understanding and support can make all the difference. This latest film is based on a true account, depicting one such scenario at a train station and shows how a seemingly harmless situation can quickly escalate. It includes extracts from interviews with people with autism explaining how they have reacted in similar situations.
www.think-differently.org.uk

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[deeveyboy]

Bless him peope on the platform were laghing at him ,must have thought he was a right nutter ,poor lad. :(

[edwardianeccentric]

I work in a volunteer capacity on a preserved railway. Often I can be dealing with the public. Whilst this has never happened to me, please can you point me in the direction of advice on how to deal with such a situation?

[HerbertHKohl]

So what are the rest of us supposed to do about this, let him break the windows?

[sonicfan1996]

@deeveyboy i deal with this kinda crap at the bus stop everyday

[TraustiGeir]

I never even knew. Thanks for uploading, I'll think twice next time I come across a situation such as this.

[lamplitbridge]

Great one.

[JoeRoss1993]

I have Asperger's Syndrome and I had sought of a similar incident when i was 15 over a silly childs ticket (I was valid to use it of course) and I got REALLY scared when a couple of station assitants asked me about my date of birth. Since then, I've been scared to enter Southend Central station just because of a silly little ticket. I sent a complaint to c2c when I got home and I couldn't sleep that night. Now I wish I should've caught the bus home (I'm a concessonary holder).

[XE0G]

How's not being able to understand social etiquette immature??

I could understand if it was a normal person acting that way to be called immature because theyve been taught how to act and do it out of personal choice.

[DANWOODHOUSE1]

what man - the station assistant?

[WizardOfHumor1989]

I mean, the guy should have gotten proper special treatment to practice coping methods with his behavior and certain situations. Some people with Autism aren't as mature as typical people.