Television Documentary - Follow up to The Autistic Me

[popplewell]

My name is Jenny Popplewell, I work for a television production company called Firecracker Films. I developed and worked on the BBC documentary 'The Autistic Me'. It rated very well and received excellent reviews. We are currently making the follow up film. We believe it was so successful because we were able to handle the subject with sensitivity whilst informing the general public about this misunderstood condition.

We are creating another film with the same amount of insight and sensitivity. This documentary is about people with Autism learning to drive. Driving lessons are relatable and universally difficult for everyone. But for a person with Autism, being able to drive offers independence and freedom.

If you are about to start learning to drive, have had a few lessons or are ready to take your test please get in contact and tell us how you are finding the experience!

Thank you
Jenny
0207 349 3400

[Stephen]

I have on three occasions been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, however as it was a few years ago I took my driving test therefore I am not in a position to volunteer.

I totally agree with vassilizenit who mentioned on another forum that one must have a good working relationship with ones instructor. My first driving lesson was with the same chap by brother had, we didn't get on at all, in fact he threw me out of the car 3/4 of the way through my first lesson as he was unable to understand my thought processes especially my interpreting his instructions literally.

I changed not just the instructor but the driving school. I only required the minimum of 6 lessons, plus one before the test. Out of the 6 people who took their driving test at the same test centre and at the same time I did, I was the only one to pass.

Before taking my test, while we were sitting in the car before starting the engine, I went through with the examiner how he was going to conduct the test and what words he was going to use for each section of the test so I would not misinterpret any thing he may instruct or panic at something I was not expecting.

[smithshn]

I have read your description. It is an interesting to know that you have developed and worked on the BBC documentary 'The Autistic Me'. I am really appreciated for it. I want to know that there is any charges for the test.