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title: 'Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie'
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/living-with-autism-dan-and-charlie'
markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/living-with-autism-dan-and-charlie.md'
date: '2026-03-08'
description: 'In this film, Dan explains his 9-year-old son Charlie’s behaviour and how he came to be diagnosed as high functioning autistic. Dan describes the family dynamics, how best to manage Charlie, what his strengths are and his future prospects. Charlie gives an insight into living with autism and shares his thoughts and feelings.'
taxonomy:
  category:
    - Neurodivergence
  tag:
    - 'Home Life'
    - Autism
    - 'Lived Experience'
  type:
    - Video
  contributor:
    - 'Andi Reiss'
    - 'Sebastian Sharples'
---

# Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie

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  Duration: 0h 19m 0s  Published: May 2020

 Produced and Directed by: [Andi Reiss](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/andi-reiss) 

#### Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children

In this film, Dan explains his 9-year-old son Charlie’s behaviour and how he came to be diagnosed as high functioning autistic. Dan describes the family dynamics, how best to manage Charlie, what his strengths are and his future prospects. Charlie gives an insight into living with autism and shares his thoughts and feelings.

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