Wednesday, September 16 | 17:30 | Warszawa screening room
Truths and myths about the unusual world of people with autism. Meeting with Monika Zielińska, autism diagnosis and therapy expert following the screening of THE REASON I JUMP, dir. Jerry Rothwell
Language: Polish
Partner institution: Diagnosis and Therapy Center for Developmental Disorders
“The Reason I Jump” is a collection of essays by nonverbal and autistic Naoki Higashida from Japan. The film based on this book is a journey into the world of autism—intense, burdensome, often joyful, unique and sensuous. Join us to learn about the diversity and complexity of the autistic spectrum. The film will point us to the challenges faced by people with autism, their families, and the society at large. The meeting will include a Q&A and discussion session.
Guest:
Monika Zielińska, PhD — psychologist, SWPS University lecturer, director of postgraduate studies in Applied Behavioral Analysis, director of the Diagnosis and Therapy Center for Developmental Disorders, author of “Jak reagować na agresję uczniów?”.
Moderator:
Przemek Rydzewski — co-founder and coordinator of the Tri-City edition of Millennium Docs Against Gravity, co-organizer of the Gdynia Literary Prize and its affiliated festival, Miasto Słowa.
