Tito's Story
Tito, an eleven-year-old boy from Bangalore, south India, is severely autistic, but he is deeply philosophical, with a profound comprehension of his own condition. Insightful and often humorous, he reveals exactly what it means to be autistic, and in doing so challenges the orthodox thinking about autism. The British Autistic Society flew Tito, accompanied by his mother, Somo, to London for assessment. Many have doubted his abilities and have even suggested that he is at the centre of an elaborate hoax. What will the experts really think? Will his uncontrollable behaviour let him down?
Primary Title
- Tito's Story
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 15 October 2008
Start Time
- 17 : 30
Finish Time
- 18 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Documentary Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Tito, an eleven-year-old boy from Bangalore, south India, is severely autistic, but he is deeply philosophical, with a profound comprehension of his own condition. Insightful and often humorous, he reveals exactly what it means to be autistic, and in doing so challenges the orthodox thinking about autism. The British Autistic Society flew Tito, accompanied by his mother, Somo, to London for assessment. Many have doubted his abilities and have even suggested that he is at the centre of an elaborate hoax. What will the experts really think? Will his uncontrollable behaviour let him down?
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Bangalore, India
- Biography
- Autism
Subjects
- Bangalore, India
- Biography
- Autism