Dealing with those with autism - The Extraordinary - a great French film

@JudyEv (382853)
Rockingham, Australia
January 29, 2021 5:37pm CST
We saw two very moving films yesterday at the International Summer Film Festival in Bunbury, Western Australia. The first was ‘The Extraordinary’, a French film about two men making a difference to the lives of those with severe autism and their families. One man was responsible for the care of around40 affected people and had a waiting list of another 50+ but the authorities were trying to shut down the operation because very few had the ‘right’ qualifications. The other man trained young people to work with the autistic and together they battled their way through from day to day. There was a lot of humour and positivity throughout the film and I’d thoroughly recommend it if you ever get the chance to see it. The photo is of another of the murals from around the theatre
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Angie
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Jan 21
Those do sound like year jerkers
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
They managed to keep it from being maudlin, thank goodness.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jan 21
Another nice mural. Glad you enjoyed the movies.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
Thanks. We'll be watching our last one in the morning.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153529)
• India
30 Jan 21
We have one in the family.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
That must be quite hard at times to give them the care they need.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
30 Jan 21
Those murals are astounding really nice Judy. And that film sounds so very moving.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
30 Jan 21
@JudyEv Yes I had a little bit of that myself to deal with doing hair and all. The aides would bring the autistic kids in for their hair cuts.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
@RebeccasFarm I guess some of those were pretty challenging. A lot don't like being touched, do they?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
The movie was moving without being too depressing. It highlighted the difficulty of dealing with these people.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14821)
• Ireland
30 Jan 21
@judyev My part of our town has a particularly high incidence of Autism that no-one can explain. I've had to learn quite a few new tricks. Sounds like a great film.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
I wonder if there is a reason for the high incidence and, if so, if they'll ever find out what it is.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Jan 21
I worked with autistic children, for a while. They are in many cases misunderstood! I'd like to see this movie This mural is wonderful
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (17046)
• United States
30 Jan 21
God bless you for working with them. I am sure you were a blessing to them.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
I'm sure this film would resonate with you. And kudos for working with such children.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
30 Jan 21
@Dena91 One little boy in particular was a challenge, but Scottie enjoyed music:)
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
30 Jan 21
Thank you for sharing. The Extraordinary sounds interesting and moving.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
It was a beautifully shot movie. Quite inspiring.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502979)
• Italy
30 Jan 21
Too often the governments do very little to help the organizations that do their best to help people with disabilities. This is a beautiful murals.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502979)
• Italy
31 Jan 21
@JudyEv Those murals are so well painted.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 21
@LadyDuck You might remember this one from a post I did in August. I think this is the best of the lot.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
You are right. Some unfortunate people get shunted from pillar to post as no-one wants to, or has the skills, to look after them. The murals in this area are really lovely.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54748)
• United States
30 Jan 21
Thanks for recommending the movies.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
You're welcome. I hope you get the chance to see one or both one day.
crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
30 Mar 21
oh my, 'ppropiately named, that film, eh? takes special folks to work with autistic souls, more'n a piece 'f paper could give. who knows? someday i might be privy to viewin' such myself. i jest love the murals y'ave shared, hon. i wish we'd more 'round these parts, depictin' the cultures'n history 'f these lands. 'las, such's not so. 'd be a grand delight to see.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
31 Mar 21
@JudyEv most fortunate! sadly the few that've been 'llowed'n our lil town got 'tagged' quite oft, which damaged the beautiful artistry to the point most were jest painted o'er :(
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Mar 21
@crazyhorseladycx Oh, that is such a shame.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 21
The murals seem to have stopped the graffiti which is a very good thing.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98215)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jan 21
They sound like really interesting and heartwarming movies,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
They were. We enjoyed them both very much.
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (17046)
• United States
30 Jan 21
I can only imagine what it must be like to have autism and get along in this world. Glad that there those willing to work with them to help them learn how to cope in this world. Lovely mural. Whoever painted it surely is talented.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
They must find it so difficult. The film gave a good insight into some of the behaviours that carers have to contend with.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (223055)
• United States
30 Jan 21
Thank you for the critique. I'm glad that you are enjoying the movies. The murals are amazing.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382853)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
We see our last movie today. Today's is set in Iceland so I'm sure the scenery will be stunning.
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