Aim High for Autism: Let Me Shine at Abbey Road

Autism. Many people will be familiar with it in its higher functioning forms, or recognise autistic traits. But autism is a spectrum condition which comes in all shapes and sizes – no two people with the condition are the same.
The young people at Prior’s Court all have severe autism and complex learning difficulties – as well as an average of another four diagnosable conditions. 80% of them are non-verbal. This means that everyday tasks and activities which we take for granted can be really tough for them. Sensory differences, anxieties, and difficulty communicating can lead to challenging behaviours and crisis situations.
But that shouldn’t mean that they can’t lead fulfilling lives, have dreams, and achieve extraordinary things because it might be too difficult. At Prior’s Court, we believe we can help these young people to have a voice. Help them to follow their interests, and achieve things which their families may have once considered impossible. Jamie’s dream is to be a rock star, why shouldn’t he have the chance to make that dream a reality for the day? Why shouldn’t Rowan be able to pursue his love of music?
Aim High For Autism follows the journey of eight young people profoundly affected by the condition as they travel to London’s iconic Abbey Road studios to record their own song – Let Me Shine. It calls for acceptance and understanding for those on the autistic spectrum, and sees them overcoming enormous challenges to be a part of the production - the culmination of months of rehearsals and preparation. Will it be easy? No. Will it be worth it? Absolutely. #AimHigh