Through their eyes: How kids with autism see the world
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Ever wonder how kids with autism see the world around them, especially when their words are trapped inside them? Photographer Jeff Ebert, of Ebert Photographer, has. This Oak Park dad is on a mission to help kids with autism tell their stories through Ebert's Kids with Cameras project.
He recently equipped kids at Charlie's Gift Autism Center with cameras for a special effort intended to help the kids show aspects of their lives as they see it. The 19 photographers shot hundreds of photos. Click through the slideshow below and find more photos at ebertstudio.com. Photos sold through the third annual project benefit Charlie's Gift.
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VoicesBy Irene Coleman on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Mr. Ebbert not only gave the kids a voice to express themselves but the parents to show how awesome their kids are:) |
Beauty in the "Eye of the Beholder"By Lynn Parsons on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 How beautiful and touching are these photos. What an extraordinary thing to offer these kids a chance to "shine" and feel special....keep up the great work! |
AmazingBy cassie on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 These pictures are so beautiful |
Queen of EverythingBy Bronwyn Soell on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 These are so beautiful! I think it really helps people to not see children with autism as 'different' or 'strange' when they realize that they see the beauty in the world so clearly. What a terrific slideshow! |
WowBy sabrina on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 I really like this idea because I've wondered about how my little neighbor with autism sees the world. Congrats to Mr. Ebert for having such a brilliant idea and carrying through with it. Would love to see more. |
Amazing
By Irais on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Number 18 made me cry. It is beautiful I didn't really understand why my son loves to spin but now I see...