7 May 2010

Q&A - Asperger's Syndrome Boy Interviews His Mother


I really don't mind admitting this, but this short animation made me cry, so wonderful were the sentiments expressed in it. It is part of the StoryCorps project. which aims to give ordinary Americans from all walks of life an opportunity to record their stories and share them with others.

In this very touching four minute animation we share the lives of Joshua and Sarah Littman.  Joshua has a fairly unique take on what makes a good interview question and his mother answers them in a beautifully candid and unguarded way.

It would be difficult to find anything online at the moment that expresses sheer unadulterated love so lucidly and naturally. Please watch and share this - if only so it might help you understand Asperger's Syndrome a little more than you do already.

If you are a parent, you will love this - if you are a human being you will adore it.
  1. jo oliver7 May 2010 at 15:31

    As the mother of a handicapped child, I wish I could have this conversation with my little girl, but sadly she can not talk. The animation really is touching.

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  2. Cruiselife & Co7 May 2010 at 16:21

    Those are some pretty deep questions for a little boy.

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  3. Chris Stonecipher7 May 2010 at 23:21

    As you may know all three of my kids have autism but all in various degrees. I actually have these conversations with my son who is the youngest. However, this animation did make me smile.

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  4. Glynis Peters 29 July 2010 at 19:55

    So touching. Beautiful and I shed a tear.

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  5. just another cracker10 August 2010 at 02:46

    Thought provoking as a child whose mother has helped him feel accepted and to succeed very touching. Intelligent and inquisitive.ecuper

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  6. Anonymous10 August 2010 at 13:18

    Thank you for this beautiful and sad video. I cried when the boy asked his Mum about her expectations - it was sad to see the doubts of adolescents in one (it seems) so young.

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  7. Anonymous12 August 2010 at 11:54

    I wish my parents could feel that way about me.

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  8. My Autism Recovery27 August 2010 at 15:17

    Thank you forvote sharing this viddeo. I will gladly vote for it on Reddit and I will even become a fan of your page.

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  9. My Autism Recovery27 August 2010 at 15:20

    @Anonymous: I'm very fortunate not to be in your shoes.

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