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KenG
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16 Aug 2008, 6:14 am

"A FLEDGLING model from near Uttoxeter has overcome a disability to appear in an advertisment directed by Shane Meadows.
Joel Barker, eight, who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome - a common form of autism - appears in a new advertisment for ASDA's Back to School clothing range":
http://uttoxeteradvertiser.co.uk/uttoxe ... ?ID=339554


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17 Aug 2008, 1:02 pm

It says:

"...Joel Barker, eight, who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome..."

Which is especially weird since the whole article revolves around the fact that he not only models for advertisements, he's appeared on television and he seems to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Hardly seems like he "suffers" to me. :roll: