Director Charlie Russell on Making Chris Packham: Asperger’s and Me

[@lauras6300]

Thanks to all for making this happen. It was a fantastic documentary and it was the thing that pushed the penny to drop. I could relate. And then found out I’ve got Aspergers at 37. My whole world makes sense now. Just healing, getting help to understand it, and Chris Packham is a real role model for me in this way. Masking doesn’t have to be life, it can be a tool we use to interact in certain situations while still being ourselves “off screen”, and the incredible break through is having everyone AWARE that it’s a mask. The real person is there to be met, honest and true and unique and special in their own way. 💙

[@kateaye3506]

Having Chris open up and share who he is has helped me finally begin to accept myself. At 45!

[@johnchristoyannis647]

Ditto, at 46!

[@e.h.7150]

Thank you so much, Charlie and Chris. It helps me so much to get insight into my son's Asperger's. I would also really love to see Chris meeting up with Dr Tony Attwood and his son Will Attwood who is Asperger. My understanding Dr Tony Attwood hopes his son will decide to 'Change' using illicit drugs. I wonder what Chris's thoughts would be. My family and I benefiting so much from your courage to share Asperger experience. Thank you so much xx

[@markboggs746]

www.asperger-syndrome.me.uk/people.htm Can the world do without these people? No.

[@velvetindigonight]

Great idea. That would make a very interesting and thought provoking programme.

[@velvetindigonight]

@@markboggs746 Thank you. Interesting.