Autism is a World - CNN

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Starring: Narrated by Julianna Margulies
Type: DVD
Directed By: Gerardine Wurzburg
Studio: CNN Productions and State of the Art
Release Date: 2005-06-14
"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.

Autism is a World
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 - CNN

Really Good. Educational
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.

If you've ever wondered about Autism, check this out.
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.

Not what you would expect
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.

Insight into Autism
Sue Rubin tells her story and provides insight into living with autism in this terrific documentary. She explains some of her autistic behaviors and thought patterns. A "must see" for those wanting to understand to get a first person perspective on autism.