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Post by The Matt on Mar 23, 2016 12:43:05 GMT
This is a nice story. Plus if Christopher sees the good effect his time on the show can have, he may be more open to returning?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 19:34:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 23:18:45 GMT
I'm not often moved by things, but that interview is great. Chris Eccleston seems to be a genuinely nice bloke as well as a great actor.
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Post by elkawho on Mar 24, 2016 0:31:36 GMT
It's a wonderful video. I posted it in another thread. He's a really lovely man.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 6:42:15 GMT
Can we not use the phrase "Aspergers Sufferer" in the title? Would it be possible for a mod to make it something less negative like "child with Aspergers".
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Post by acousticwolf on Mar 24, 2016 8:56:27 GMT
Can we not use the phrase "Aspergers Sufferer" in the title? Would it be possible for a mod to make it something less negative like "child with Aspergers". Many labels can be seen as negative and to be honest, I'm not sure either of those titles are really suitable in this instance. Is the story specifically about the fan who has Aspergers Syndrome, or about Eccleston playing a part in a drama about Autism? Or both? The Radio Times goes with: "A young Doctor Who fan with Asperger interviews Christopher Eccleston about autism drama The A-Word", so maybe something similar? How about "Christopher Eccleston interviewed about autism drama by DW fan" and leave it at that? Thoughts? Cheers Tony |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 10:17:43 GMT
"Autistic Who fan interviews Christopher Eccleston about The A Word" sounds fine to me.
Still waiting to hear what people think of The A Word.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 10:33:28 GMT
The reason why it's important to label in this instance is that if Chris was being interviewed by some regular joe interviewer, nobody would really give a damn.
The interviewer in this pretty much plasters his autism on the screen to make you realise it's important for someone like him to be getting some insight and involvement from the cast of this rare kind of drama. It's not everyday you see something on TV about autism that takes itself seriously.
This interview is special, personal and meaningful, unlike if it was done by some stock interviewer.
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Post by acousticwolf on Mar 24, 2016 10:44:36 GMT
The reason why it's important to label in this instance is that if Chris was being interviewed by some regular joe interviewer, nobody would really give a damn. The interviewer in this pretty much plasters his autism on the screen to make you realise it's important for someone like him to be getting some insight and involvement from the cast of this rare kind of drama. It's not everyday you see something on TV about autism that takes itself seriously. This interview is special, personal and meaningful, unlike if it was done by some stock interviewer. This post is the reason I asked for thoughts on it. Thank you for your insight  Cheers Tony EDIT: If no one has any objections, I'll change the title to " Autistic Doctor Who fan interviews Christopher Eccleston about The A Word" |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 11:19:23 GMT
The reason why it's important to label in this instance is that if Chris was being interviewed by some regular joe interviewer, nobody would really give a damn. The interviewer in this pretty much plasters his autism on the screen to make you realise it's important for someone like him to be getting some insight and involvement from the cast of this rare kind of drama. It's not everyday you see something on TV about autism that takes itself seriously. This interview is special, personal and meaningful, unlike if it was done by some stock interviewer. Yes, I agree. My son is on the Aspergers spectrum, but he certainly doesn't "suffer" from it. I really need to get round to watching the A word. should have time over the weekend. |
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Post by acousticwolf on Mar 24, 2016 11:30:11 GMT
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Post by jasonward on Mar 24, 2016 19:57:47 GMT
I need someone to explain to me what was wrong with the original title.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 21:00:09 GMT
I need someone to explain to me what was wrong with the original title. Because "Christopher Eccleston meets aspergers sufferer" didn't sit right with some of us. |
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Post by jasonward on Mar 24, 2016 21:02:56 GMT
Why does it not sit right?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 21:11:47 GMT
I need someone to explain to me what was wrong with the original title. Because "Christopher Eccleston meets aspergers sufferer" didn't sit right with some of us. Because as the parent of a child on the Aspergers spectrum I don't like the word "sufferer". People with Aspergers and Autism are capable of leading very fulfilling happy lives without any suffering being involved. As with some previous posts, its part of my training in dealing with disability; avoiding victim language is very, very important psychologically. And this isn't a complaint against the original poster, I fully appreciate the spirit in which the post was intended. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 21:12:32 GMT
Why does it not sit right? see my reply to cameronk - apologies, replied to the wrong post!! |
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Post by jasonward on Mar 24, 2016 21:15:26 GMT
Why does it not sit right? see my reply to cameronk - apologies, replied to the wrong post!! OK thanks. |
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Post by The Matt on Mar 25, 2016 0:10:52 GMT
Sorry everyone, genuinely didn't mean to cause any offence.
Brians- my use of the word "suffers" was ill-judged. Apologies.
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Post by Sir Wearer of Hats on Mar 25, 2016 1:20:00 GMT
Why does it not sit right? In addition to avoiding the victim language, by positioning the person first (ie a lad with Asperger's) we make the discussion about them as a person and the Asperger's part of who they are, not the totality of who they are. They are defined by who they are and not what they've got, for want of a better phrase. I once worked with a kid (I'm a teacher) who introduced himself as "hello, I'm Autistic" I replied, "Hello Autistic, I'm Dan." He looked at me long and hard as he processed my response and then said "my name is Tim" (it's not Tim, but you get my drift). This kid had been so defined by everyone around him as "that Autistic kid" he started to identify that way. He was, incidentally, very Autistic. The only laugh I ever got out of him was when I explained the jokes to him and he understood why it was funny, pity too, he had a great infectious laugh. I saw his mum one day in the shops, she told me I was the first teacher to not define him by his Autism but rather by his unique needs as a person. I, in effect, was the first teacher to treat him exactly the same way I treated all their students. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2016 1:26:17 GMT
Why does it not sit right? In addition to avoiding the victim language, by positioning the person first (ie a lad with Asperger's) we make the discussion about them as a person and the Asperger's part of who they are, not the totality of who they are. They are defined by who they are and not what they've got, for want of a better phrase. I once worked with a kid (I'm a teacher) who introduced himself as "hello, I'm Autistic" I replied, "Hello Autistic, I'm Dan." He looked at me long and hard as he processed my response and then said "my name is Tim" (it's not Tim, but you get my drift). This kid had been so defined by everyone around him as "that Autistic kid" he started to identify that way. He was, incidentally, very Autistic. The only laugh I ever got out of him was when I explained the jokes to him and he understood why it was funny, pity too, he had a great infectious laugh. I saw his mum one day in the shops, she told me I was the first teacher to not define him by his Autism but rather by his unique needs as a person. I, in effect, was the first teacher to treat him exactly the same way I treated all their students. This post has made my day, I am so glad to see this and for that sir, I appluad you.  |
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