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About this episode

17th-21st November 2008 is Anti-Bullying Week with the theme ‘Being different, belonging together’. The National Autistic Society are a member of the Anti-Bullying Alliance and we’re challenging people to think positively about the differences that make us all unique. Please copy this link and forward it in an email to your friends, family, colleagues and teachers and ask them to think differently about autism. ‘People see that people with autism are different and just because they are different, they start teasing them. This man in a wheelchair came in [to our school], he gave us this little phrase to remember: “It’s OK to be different.” ’ Ben – age 11 School can be a confusing and difficult place for children with autism. Many have told us that they find it difficult to fit in and make friends – and, unfortunately, many have been bullied. Together, we can increase understanding of autism and make a positive difference to children’s lives. Watch our short film about what impact bullying can have on the lives of people with autism. It doesn’t have to be like this: the understanding and support of just one person can make a huge difference on a child’s life.

• Release Date

  Nov 19, 2008

• Runtime

  05:58