WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:00.990 --> 00:00:06.104 World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day 00:00:06.104 --> 00:00:11.483 annually on April two, encouraging member states of the United Nations 00:00:11.483 --> 00:00:15.000 to take measures to raise awareness about autistic 00:00:15.000 --> 00:00:17.143 individuals throughout the world. 00:00:17.550 --> 00:00:20.630 The purpose of World Autism Awareness Day 00:00:20.630 --> 00:00:26.079 is to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life 00:00:26.079 --> 00:00:31.932 of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives 00:00:31.932 --> 00:00:35.352 as an integral part of society. 00:00:36.120 --> 00:00:38.810 In this opportunity, I would like to share 00:00:38.810 --> 00:00:43.349 about the life of autistic individuals in Indonesia, 00:00:43.349 --> 00:00:46.080 especially in my hometown, Semarang City. 00:00:46.080 --> 00:00:49.496 I would like to share our opinion, hopes, dreams, 00:00:49.496 --> 00:00:54.813 and challenges that we encounter in our daily lives. 00:00:56.010 --> 00:00:58.979 I hope people will understand more about us. 00:00:59.550 --> 00:01:00.550 I am Naufal Asy-Syaddad. 00:01:01.440 --> 00:01:04.495 I will interview my three resource persons [subjects]. 00:01:05.580 --> 00:01:09.116 They are Husein, Reno, and Miss Indah. 00:01:16.550 --> 00:01:18.749 My first interview will be with Husein. 00:01:19.940 --> 00:01:23.180 Husein is an autistic individual with musical talent. 00:01:24.050 --> 00:01:29.120 He went to special needs school for children with disabilities. 00:01:31.975 --> 00:01:36.306 He has won every drumming championship as the best drummer 00:01:36.306 --> 00:01:38.306 in Central Java Province, Indonesia. 00:01:41.604 --> 00:01:43.893 [soft drumming and singing] 00:01:49.320 --> 00:01:51.399 Naufal: Husein, I want to ask: 00:01:51.399 --> 00:01:54.000 In your opinion, 00:01:54.000 --> 00:02:01.280 autistic individuals, should they be supported?      00:02:01.889 --> 00:02:02.410 Hmmm. 00:02:02.609 --> 00:02:07.943 Husein: An autistic child needs to be supported by his parents.  00:02:08.258 --> 00:02:10.607 Naufal: Because there is potential or what? 00:02:10.607 --> 00:02:13.539 No. Because of affection. 00:02:14.810 --> 00:02:22.594 Because of affection. Children need attention from their parents. 00:02:22.594 --> 00:02:27.672 If parents don't pay attention, it's their fault. 00:02:27.672 --> 00:02:29.315 The children can't be wrong. 00:02:31.351 --> 00:02:32.208 [soft band music] 00:02:33.410 --> 00:02:39.199 Naufal: In your opinion, autistic individuals should be supported or not? 00:02:40.000 --> 00:02:45.356 Indah: In my opinion, autistic individuals must be supported. 00:02:45.356 --> 00:02:52.851 Really must be supported. Because with that support...he definitely knows that he is 00:02:52.851 --> 00:02:56.090 "Oh, I am loved by my family." 00:02:56.090 --> 00:02:58.340 "Oh, I am supported by my family." 00:02:58.340 --> 00:03:04.149 If support is absent, they seem like they don't know what to do. 00:03:06.858 --> 00:03:08.417 [soft band music; Husein gives instructions] 00:03:09.288 --> 00:03:12.729 Naufal: What is the purpose of supporting autistic children? 00:03:12.729 --> 00:03:17.230 So that their potential is maximized? So they can be useful or what? 00:03:17.490 --> 00:03:20.000 Husein: Not really. Hmmm. 00:03:21.405 --> 00:03:26.400 Most precisely, to be useful for many people first. 00:03:27.744 --> 00:03:32.849 In any potential whatsoever. 00:03:32.849 --> 00:03:38.609 Whatever the potential, before going to many people, making their parents happy first, 00:03:38.609 --> 00:03:40.609 whatever their profession. 00:03:43.806 --> 00:03:45.492 Indah: Many, various. 00:03:45.492 --> 00:03:51.118 There are many obstacles experienced by autistic individuals 00:03:51.118 --> 00:03:53.118 like Kharisma, Reno's friend. 00:03:53.323 --> 00:03:56.354 It used to be like that. Now Kharisma is very good. 00:03:56.354 --> 00:04:04.381 If Reno eats a slightly sweet food, he gets angry like that. 00:04:04.381 --> 00:04:07.480 So we have to support through food. 00:04:07.710 --> 00:04:13.329 We have to always be on a diet. So it's not just a diet. 00:04:14.130 --> 00:04:15.510 It's just, "Oh, you can't eat this. 00:04:15.990 --> 00:04:17.459 You can't have a lot of flour. 00:04:17.730 --> 00:04:19.310 You can't have a lot of sugar. 00:04:19.800 --> 00:04:21.529 You have to eat like this." 00:04:21.529 --> 00:04:23.420 He knows now. 00:04:28.310 --> 00:04:31.819 Naufal: Is Reno on a strict diet? 00:04:32.199 --> 00:04:33.719 No, no, not strict. 00:04:33.719 --> 00:04:36.874 Because he is used to going out and carrying money. 00:04:39.583 --> 00:04:44.016 But he knows that if he eats, he will definitely tell his mother: 00:04:44.016 --> 00:04:49.398 "Mom, I ate wafers. I ate this. Don't eat too much." 00:04:53.290 --> 00:04:56.537 Naufal: What are Reno's restrictions? 00:04:57.260 --> 00:05:01.610 Indah: That is, like gluten. 00:05:04.810 --> 00:05:09.209 He never snacks. He doesn't like to 00:05:09.250 --> 00:05:14.367 eat things like things like bread with a lot of sugar; he just happens to hate it. 00:05:14.720 --> 00:05:19.579 Next, I head to Reno Amanullah Nugraha's house. 00:05:20.390 --> 00:05:25.160 He is nonverbal autism, but he is able to read and write. 00:05:38.729 --> 00:05:40.393 [driving sounds, a radio in the car softly plays] 00:05:40.990 --> 00:05:44.980 I was diagnosed with autism when I was two years old. 00:05:45.550 --> 00:05:48.989 As an autistic, I have challenges in understanding other people's 00:05:48.989 --> 00:05:52.459 intentions, building friendships, and understanding situations. 00:05:52.660 --> 00:05:55.259 My dreams are having better social skills, 00:05:55.259 --> 00:06:02.489 marrying a woman who accepts my disability, and exploring Indonesia. 00:06:04.170 --> 00:06:07.350 I am currently at Reno Amanullah Nugraha's house. 00:06:07.350 --> 00:06:14.078 I have prepared several questions, which will be answered by Reno. 00:06:14.078 --> 00:06:20.660 Reno, I have a question for you. Please answer it. 00:06:20.828 --> 00:06:23.134 In his house, I interview him. 00:06:23.280 --> 00:06:25.889 I provide him several questions about him. 00:06:26.520 --> 00:06:30.989 Then he answered those questions by writing down the answer on the paper. 00:06:45.810 --> 00:06:47.459 I asked his name. 00:06:48.030 --> 00:06:53.286 He said that his name was Reno Amanullah Nugraha. 00:06:54.960 --> 00:06:56.549 I asked his age. 00:06:57.090 --> 00:07:02.940 He said that his age was 28 years old. 00:07:04.380 --> 00:07:09.450 I asked his place of birth and his date of birth. 00:07:10.690 --> 00:07:18.930 Reno said that he was born in Semarang on March 13, 1995. 00:07:19.500 --> 00:07:23.040 I asked Reno the reason he hit people around him. 00:07:23.580 --> 00:07:30.540 He said that the reason was he didn't like naughty or bad people. 00:07:31.050 --> 00:07:36.179 I asked Reno his favorite musical instrument. 00:07:37.020 --> 00:07:42.269 He said that he liked playing bass and singing. 00:07:55.000 --> 00:07:57.769 I asked Reno if he like playing music. 00:07:58.670 --> 00:08:01.519 Then he said that he liked playing music. 00:08:03.170 --> 00:08:06.410 I asked Reno what things he didn't like. 00:08:07.370 --> 00:08:12.607 He said that he didn't like tempeh, chips, and syrup. 00:08:29.790 --> 00:08:32.640 I asked Reno what places he liked to visit. 00:08:47.320 --> 00:08:51.865 He said that he liked to visit his school, his house, Baitul Sajidin Mosque, 00:08:51.865 --> 00:08:53.865 and Semarang Grand Mosque. 00:09:23.470 --> 00:09:29.109 Then I asked Reno what he would like to do every day. 00:09:29.440 --> 00:09:32.589 He said he would like to bring money, 00:09:32.589 --> 00:09:38.223 wear sarong, wear shirt, and wear pants every day. 00:09:39.415 --> 00:09:43.607 [car starting up and driving away]