We have the privilege of sharing the journey, the pursuit of happiness, adding our own effort and love to expedition. She is at summer camp and is participating in canoeing with a boy named Marcus (voiced by Christiano Delgado). This experience translated into a powerful element within the short story. I thought it was neat. KOST 103.5 FM - the Best Mix of the 80's, 90’s and Today. I am a Christian and an anime fan. Two people, side-by-side, put this boat into motion. He shakes the poor boy and shouts “Why can’t you just be normal?” That right there I didn’t like. She even helps push. My blog will cover anime reviews and maybe an occasional story She can text messages to Marcus, and sends him a poop emoji to let him know she needs to use the outhouse on the lake. I decided to watch them and compare or contrast them to see which one is better. Plus, there's a lot of sports to watch with football play-offs, basketball and as of late, Disney+ has been releasing new content on Friday's. You involve a charity that is run by autistic people, who help you represent Madison by letting her show how she can communicate without words. The latest Sparkshort released to the world on Disney+ this past Friday, January 10th struck a chord so deep in my heart, I couldn't even respond in one single emotion. ( Log Out /  We at JNCS are excited to see films like ‘Loop’ bridging the gap of understanding between the neurotypical and the neurodiverse individuals that make up our shared community. As Marcus rows them to the outhouse, Renée touches the reeds and is soothed by how gentle they feel in her hands. To complete their journey across an urban lake, they must both learn how the other experiences the world.” – Pixar’s summary of ‘Loop’. Click here to access important resources and JNCS policies regarding the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Pleasant September Greetings from CEO Edward Amey, Happy Sunny August Days from Executive Director Edward Amey, James: Pursuing the Life You Want in Uncertain Times. Couldn’t Alex just accept his child? If you're unsure what non-verbal means, don't feel bad, a lot of this is new to society and our world. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. And now, let’s talk about “Loop”. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out /  History of Comic Books: The Silver Age Chapter X: Hulk Smash! They didn’t talk to Autism $peaks! Suddenly, a motorboat passes by the tunnel, and the motor’s noise upsets Renée. The app makes a pleasant tone and says “woof, woof, woof” every time she taps it, which keeps her calm. Loop is about a non-verbal autistic girl named Renée, voiced by an autistic girl named Madison Bandy (who is herself mostly non-verbal). Two of the shorts, “Float” and “Loop” are inspired by autism. At the end, the father is upset because of all the people giving him strange looks because of his child. Producer Darlene & Daughter Bella Are Hosting The 2019 Buddy Walk In LA, Listen to the Ellen K Morning Show on KOST 103.5 FM weekdays from 5am-10am and Saturdays from 6am-10am!Read More. Learn more about the individualized services Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. offers to individuals with ASD and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We didn't have too much time to stay up, so we went to Disney+ and selected their newly released shortfilm by Pixar. Change ), History of Comic Books Chapter IV: The Fantastic Four, History of Comic Books –The Silver Age Chapter V: Dell and Gold Key, GRASP: Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership, The History of Comic Books Chapter XIV: Iron Man, History of Comic Books: The Silver Age Chapter XIII: The Original Doom Patrol, History of Comic Books: The Silver Age Chapter XII: God of Thunder, History of Comic Books: The Silver Age Chapter XI: The Flash of Two Worlds. I went back and forth between football and the Laker game enjoying a cozy night home with the family. This excites her, and Marcus realizes that Renée has her own unique way about things. We recently got a chance to catch up with Erica Milsom, the director of a brand new SparkShorts project titled Loop. Not sure what to do, he sits for a few minutes, trying to think of a way to calm her down while she hides under the canoe. "Loop" is the newest Pixar short available to stream on Disney +. I hope that this project will inspire others to actually involve autistic people. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news, successes stories & updates from JNCS. Unlike their big-screen works, Pixar’s SparkShorts provide an “opportunity to unlock the potential of individual artists and their inventive filmmaking approaches on a smaller scale.” This includes allowing directors to explore themes that resonate with them and the audience on a more intimate level. Sunday came around and that anxious feeling started to set in, which to me usually hits around 4pm. The pursuit of happiness is as much about the journey as it is the destination— oftentimes even more so! All rights reserved. It was so beautifully made and reminds me so much of my 12-year old daughter Bella who has Down syndrome, Autism and is non-verbal. Writer and Director Erica Milsom drew inspiration from her own experiences working with individuals with disabilities as a job coach and vocational educator in the past. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.