Polly's pages (aka 'Donna Williams')

Ever the arty Autie

You don’t look very autistic – the case for autistic empathy.

May7

Blah Blah Blah by Donna Williams www.donnawilliams.net With no look of apology or shame, I make my way to what others perceive as the front of the queue and wonder at the intolerance of those who grumble at me. Without the slightest embarrassment I talk over customers speaking with the cashier and ask for directions to what I’m looking for and when I’m told off, I’m shocked at the rudeness of people. I will seize on a part of what someone has said and seemingly ignore what really matters. I will say what is logical with complete disregard for the feelings of others and will merrily chatter on topics which clearly relate to their pain with no thought for how insensitive I’m being. Read the rest of this entry »

Message Stick Film Festival – a new dawn in Australian film.

May7

Cat People by Donna Williams www.donnawilliams.net If you associate Indigenous Film with National Geographic documentaries, then take a peak if you can at some of the innovative, quirky, gritty, cutting edge works previewed at the Message Stick Film Festival Read the rest of this entry »

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