Bursting the Bubble of Social Isolation

The Aspire program at Mass General for Children helps children, teens and adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder develop the skills necessary to be successful in their communities and workplaces. In this video, participants describe the feelings of social isolation that can often come with being on the autism spectrum, and how Aspire helps them find belonging and connection. Produced by Atlantic Public Media (atlantic.org) for Massachusetts General Hospital's Aspire program. Animation by Emma Ehrling. Animation direction by Kolin Pope.