Autism in Nicks words
Introductory Filmmaking Diversity Workshop Fun Fact It takes 29 Mins to reach Perth Underground Station Fun Fact it takes a further 3 Mins to reach Claisebrook station Fun Fact it takes a further 5 mins to walk from Claisebrook station to Fielder Street and the ABC Perth building. Fun Fact Screen West are also inside… Continue reading Introductory Filmmaking Diversity Workshop
GOOBER: AN AUTISTIC COMEDY FUN FACT The ABC commissioned an Autistic comedy. FUN FACT It was first broadcast in 2016 via the ABC’S I-View catch up platform. FUN FACT I didn’t watch it until today. FUN FACT I should have stumbled across this delightful show sooner. So what’s the show that’s got me all excited?… Continue reading GOOBER: AN AUTISTIC COMEDY
I’M AN AUTISTIC CELEBRITY – GET ME OUT OF HERE What do the following have in common? The Chase a game show currently airing on the Seven Network Springbrook National Park, Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia And Anne Hegerty? Answer - Anne Hegerty is currently appearing in the reality show I’m A Celebrity Get Me… Continue reading I’M AN AUTISTIC CELEBRITY – GET ME OUT OF HERE!!
Are we able to laugh at disbaility through comedy? Comedy is a very divisive thing. In particular sketch comedy. Sketch comedy has to drive the point that you are trying/hoping to convey/shine a light on/make people sit up and think all within a limited time frame. So on that basis today’s question is “Is it… Continue reading Are we able to laugh at disbaility through comedy?
Remember that look upon your face when you got your first TV? And it was in black and white and then later in colour, it sat proudly in your lounge room, dad held the controls (if it had any some sets didn't) and if that was the case then he'd instruct you to get up… Continue reading When we were first visable in TV and Film
We've all seen on TV at one point or another a disabled person, be represented in a comedy, drama, or movie But do those people who make the TV shows or movies or for that matter reporters know what is the appropriate language to use when dealing with someone's disability? Well today's your lucky day!… Continue reading Disability representation in the media
