National Autistic Society to raise awareness of autism. Autism is a serious, lifelong and disabling condition. Without the right support it can have a profound -- sometimes devastating effect on individuals and families. Over half a million people in the UK have autism. Together with their families they make up over two million people whose lives are touched by autism every single day. A lack of public understanding of autism means that these people often don't get the support and services they so desperately need. Together we can change this. Our intention with this video clip is to allow people to "see things from my point of view"; to witness the world through the eyes of a person with autism. In this film we will see Daniel, a man with autism, who appeared in the first film on his way to work. Daniel arrives for his first day of work. Approaching the receptionist, he introduces himself in the polite and cordial manner which he has learned. Not having the correct response reciprocated from the receptionist, he mistakenly appears to be preoccupied with her cleavage but is merely trying to learn her name. This embarrassing faux pas is caused by Daniel's inability to understand spacial awareness and social etiquette. The film highlights how easily the behaviour of people with autism may be misinterpreted, which can lead to damaging misconceptions about the condition. This is compounded by the fact that it is a 'hidden' disability and it is not always possible to tell that people have autism.

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