A DORSET charity has created an animation about the realities of living with autism to help people understand the neurological disorder.

See It From My Perspective is voiced by children with autism alongside their carers and siblings.

The animated online campaign was launched by Autism Unlimited to highlight the difficulties that youngsters face in everyday situations.

Archie Clapcott, and his mum Rebecca from Christchurch, star in the film during a character’s visit to the dentist.

Bournemouth Echo: Archie (left) with mum Rebecca (right)Archie (left) with mum Rebecca (right) (Image: Rebecca Clapcott)

Rebecca said: “When Archie was born, our family was thrust into a world that we knew nothing about.

"We were scared, lonely and only heard the negative side of Autism parenting.

“Through time, education and the support of charities like Autism Unlimited, we now see the sheer joy of Archie's neurological differences and the many positives that he brings to our family life.”

Now Archie and Rebecca visit schools across Dorset and Hampshire, under their non-profit organisation, Awesome Archie, to help spread the message.

Archie said how much he enjoyed the experience of creating See It From My Perspective.

He said: “It was really fun talking into the camera and being part of an animation.

“My favourite part was spending time with Tilly, Autism Unlimited’s Therapy Dog when we did our voiceover."

Mark Arnold and his son James, 20, from Bournemouth, also appeared in the film where a character visits a café.

“The importance of helping people to see how little acts of acceptance and kindness can make a massive difference was compelling and something that we all wanted to be a part of, it was easy to say yes,” said Mark.

“It’s a fun project to be involved in, but we also hope our little story will encourage people to think twice before being mean-spirited towards autistic young people and their families, choosing to be understanding and an ‘Autism Ally’ instead!”

The See It From My Perspective campaign urges people to post their thoughts on the animations and to share their experiences of when people have shown kindness and understanding to an autistic person.

For more information, visit the Autism Unlimited website.