Lou

Experience the world with the sensitivity of an autistic person.

Autism fascinates, confronts, and inspires. While this distinct neurological condition regroups a range of characteristics, there are as many ways of being autistic as there are autistic people – hence the spectrum. Lou is a fictional character created from the testimonies of autistic people and inspired by the two directors’ autistic children. You will witness a few days in the life of this charming yet vulnerable person, from his fifth birthday to his first day of high school. Lou does everything he can to adapt to the neurotypical world.

Through this virtual reality experience that is both metaphorical and playful, you will experience the world with Lou’s sensitivity. Immersed in his sensitivity and specific interests, you will feel in turn fascination, sensory overload, and autistic meltdown. You will need to use unique coping mechanisms, just like some autistic people do. This is an inclusive production. Several people on the spectrum participated in the production of the project. This work promotes empathy and a better understanding of this distinct neurological reality.

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