Specialisterne: leveraging the unique skills of Autistics at competitive market terms

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Kids with Cameras is a 2009 documentary about creative genius in Autistic children produced and directed by Alex Rotaru. Presented by Polaris Global Media, this motivational documentary follows the progress and challenges of a group of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, aged eleven to nineteen as they engage in an intensive film camp. Kids with Cameras was recently selected by the State Department to be part of its documentary showcase to represent US values in countries all over the world…

…The film follows the challenges and triumphs of autistic children participating in the ‘Celluloid Heroes Movie Camp’ in Los Angeles. It is hosted by non-profit organization Actors for Autism, and taught by award-winning educator Brad Koepenick. Actress Annie Potts provides the narration.
In fifteen years’ experience teaching ‘The Celluloid Heroes Movie Camp’ he created, Koepenick has developed a methodology of student involvement which has proven to be particularly well suited to inspire creative work from students on the autistic spectrum - from severely non-functional, to the lightest forms of Asperger’s Syndrome.
…“Although recent research indicates that developing the creative and acting abilities of autistic children significantly improves their social interaction skills,” explains Rotaru, “these methods are generally overlooked as therapeutic tools. Our film looks at several forms of art therapy as possible answers to helping these children bridge the gap that separates them from society.”…

…This one-hour documentary provides a window into revealing moments of the kids private lives combined with interviews with their families as they learn to express themselves through creating films, poems, painting and music together.
…Kids With Cameras takes viewers on an unforgettable journey of this process, poignantly demonstrating that creativity is an essential step to connect the increasing autistic population with the rest of their world, and ours…

Here is a trailer for the film: KIDS WITH CAMERAS.mov - YouTube

(sources: Compelling Story of Autistic Children to Debut Dec. 17 in Los Angeles; Fiona Corsar : Kids With Cameras)