The ABC documentary This Is Going To Be Big follows the journey of neurodiverse teenagers as they prepare to stage a time-travelling, John Farnham-themed musical.
At the age of four, Carys Wisdom was mimicking actors on screen in her living room while the rest of her family watched on."When I started acting, I really liked how the crowd and my parents happy … And that kind of made me feel happy," Ms Wisdom says.
Dr Sally Clifford, a Sydney-based clinical psychologist who specialises in autism spectrum disorder, says this is a strength of many neurodivergent people. "I'm really excited to see what comes in the future and I've already got some brand-new ideas for my own stories," Ms Wisdom says.Melbourne high school student, Josh, discovered his skills in the arts while also performing in his school's musical production.
Josh, who lives with Asperger's syndrome, says he hopes more people realise the vast capabilities of people living with a disability.Mish Graham, 38, is an Australian Sign Language film and TV coordinator, and she says she chose to study film on the Gold Coast because of the support of her encouraging drama teacher.
As someone who is not deaf or hard of hearing, Mish says learning Auslan was a fusion of her love for creativity and communication.
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