After Thomas [DVD] [2006]

i perhaps can offer a different viewpoint on after thomas. i recently ordered the DVD and watched it with my support staff.i am now 33,and used to be severely autistic and was believed to have severe learning disability as well as i only spoke in sounds/noise and echolalia,i didnt use communication for interactions sake.i was and still am very distant from people and i related so much to the boy,kyle all the way through this film and it made me feel very good to know there is a boy out there like me [its a true story],even now,if i saw a person fall off a bike like kyle saw i would [like him] have sympathy for the bike;not the person.i also had massive meltdowns like kyle whenever it came to getting new shoes or new clothes or anything else new,and i had a obsession with thomas the tank engine [i still do now].my mum developed depression when i was 5 years old as she couldnt cope-i had severe ADHD as well and life threatening epilepsy.my dad was very distant from me-like kyles dad,and my mum became an alcoholic to self medicate-she had no support from outside sources as there were not any and she was told by our family doctor that i was autistic because she was a cold mother [which is a very ancient theory of autism created by sigmund freud] and was made to feel ashamed of herself,so i was the family secret.i was resented by my sister,and the more distant family for being such a burden on them.however, i had a natural affinity with animals,i didnt process and acknowledge humans but i instantly interacted with animals and they calmed me-like kyle with thomas.i saw the world through my cats eyes,i related to them.i went on to have many beloved pets including chickens that i bred in my bedroom and i also had disabled riding therapy every week which calmed my behaviors down for at least a day afterwards,horse riding made me very happy,i was one with the horse,i related to them.unfortunately the amount of medications i was on,put on lots of weight so i became obese and couldnt ride anymore, i am still trying to lose weight.animals are amazing for autistic people,and i am so glad kyle got the chance to experience life with thomas.so,the film-i loved it but i didnt like it when the dad said kyle wasnt autistic he was a child with autism [or something like that] -ask anyone on the spectrum if they agree with person first language and they will more than likely tell you no,because for us;autism is part of us and our identity, it is what drives us,it is our brain.i loved the mum in the film as she was so understanding and caring [mostly] which was quite rare from back in the day when kyle was young as classic autism let alone other forms like aspergers wasnt understood back then.she saw a positive side to him that the dad didnt, i am glad of this,because i am fed up of being seen as a tragedy because i was severely autistic,it isnt a tragedy to be like this,my life was very beautiful through my eyes,yes i had many,many challenges and behaviors that were difficult for my family but for me it was never a bad thing and i enjoy having my brain being autistic, it makes me feel happy to have my own world as its a safety net from the outside.what made me unhappy was mental illness,i was severely depressed since 10 years old due to bullying and my mums violent behavior and the way i was abused by my dad for the way i think and act,and no one recognised it till i was 25 in spite of trying to kill myself multiple times, i was institutionalized at 18 because of my behaviors and my mums violent behavior towards me.i think its very important for parents of severely/moderately classic autistic children to teach them to type or use AAC so they can learn to express themselves this way,never assume your child cant do it,i have personally seen profoundly autistic people learn to communicate through typing as well as AAC apps,ive also seen a profoundly autistic lad write on paper 'chips' using the hand over hand method.please remember severely autistic people can be mentally ill as well,when i lived in a specialist residential home for severely and profoundly autistic adults and children,i was left suffering with such severe depression i developed severe psychosis,the home believed people with severe autism cannot have mental illness and that i was just repeating things id seen on tv or worse;making it up.like kyle,i have developed dramatically since childhood,he went onto get many GCSEs,for me i went onto compete in the special olympics and i now have my own apartment in a care facility,plus i dont require 2 staff to myself anymore i only need one.i am now diagnosed with moderate classic autism with mild learning disability,and i have many beloved pets including a support cat-yes a support cat.so i honestly recommend this film to all parents of autistic children, especially severely or profoundly autistic children, and i recommend it to aspies to,so they can see what the rest of the spectrum can be like,but as we all know you seen one person with autism=youve seen one person with autism,so kyle is just one person,it just so happens i related to him very much.

As a parent of a child with Autism and someone who has had contact with many people with varying degrees of Autistic Spectrum Disorder both personally and professionally, I thought this film was brilliantly done. It really shows the tough times which some families experience and it also makes you appreciate every bit of progress made. It highlights the many areas of difficulty both for the little boy who is happy when things are within his control - which obviously life in general is not (hence he struggles to cope with everyday things), his lack of danger awareness and also the difficulties faced by the family, such as strain on marriage, exhaustion, child's education, other people's small mindedness, difficulties having a life outside of caring responsibilities etc.I found myself laughing and crying along with this film and enjoying the connection the boy builds with the dog which in turn triggers other changes. It also shows the power of having supportive and understanding people around to help and advise. If you're interested in Autism or human-dog companionship then this is a must see. If you aren't then its still worth watching!

Good little film featuring a child with autism. I know a lot people have issues with stereotypical representation of a kind of symptomology of autism but as long as I feel people might learn something from the character I tend to approve. - Antony Morris

I watched this film in college and really wanted to watch it again. It has such a good story line and is a big eye opener for those who live with autism. It's definitely a tear jerker so have your tissues ready.

I bought this film as my son is currently being diagnosed for autisim and i thought it would interest me.Well, it was funny, sad, heartbreaking, comical and many othe things. Such a lovely film about a boy who as severe autsim and along comes mans best friend.I wont go into describing what the film is about as many other revewers already have, but what i will say is, if you like real life films, if you know someone who is autistic, or you love dogs, then this is well worth watching.I cannt stress how good ths film is.

This film is amazing. Not only did I enjoy the film it made me buy a golden retriever to help my Autistic son, and it worked. Using obsessions as what the film describes meant an unbreakable bond, between my son and his Golden Retriever. What the film says is True "You'll be amazed what a goldie can do!!!!!!" Autism support dogs don't work with all Autistic children, but it does have a high success rate.

I was very intrigued to see what this film was like after reading a brief description on here. I watched the film within about 2 days of receiving it! Was well worth the money, and all together a great film.I recognised 4 of the actors, and their parts and portrayals were excellent. I would recommend this film to anyone with a link to autism/autism spectrum as it shows how a real family live and cope with everyday.

I work with lots of youngsters with special needs, including those with autism, covering all parts of the spectrum. I love the work that I do and I heard about this film through people I work with. I absolutely loved it, such a heartwarming film about this young boy and his family. It is well worth a watch! :)

Nachdem ich das Buch von Nuala Gardner gelesen hatte, wollte ich unbedingt diesen Film sehen. Sie erzählt ihre Geschichte sehr bewegend. Auch der Film ist sehr bewegend und mitreißend. Allerdings hat er mit dem Buch nicht mehr viel zu tun. Er spiegelt einzig einen Teil des Buches wider, und auch nicht in dem Sinne, wie es Nuala Gardner in ihrem Buch erzählt. Ich war etwas enttäuscht, ehrlich gesagt. Allerdings ist die Verfilmung gut besetzt und sehr emotional anzuschauen.

Der Film After Thomas ist wunderbar besetzt und authentisch geschauspielert. Er ist bewegend, unterhaltsam und faszinierend, vor allem da er auf einer wahren Geschichte beruht. Wenn man zusätzlich Hundefan ist, wird man diesen Film lieben.Den Film gibt es nur auf englischer Sprache und man kann auch nur einen englischen Untertitel anwählen.Er eignet sich hervorragend zum Englisch Lernen für Intermediate / Advanced Level.

Ich habe mir den Film After Thomas bestellt weil ich das Buch "Ein Freund namens Henry" gelesen habe. Auf der Suche nach Antworten auf die Autismus Veranlagung meines Sohnes. Ich finde den Film After Thomas sehr gut, genau wie das Buch. Aber man sollte das Buch vorher erst lesen. Das es diesen Film nur im UK Sprache gibt fand ich persönlich nicht so schlimm. Leider sind die Untertitel auch in English aber wenn man die Untertitel mit zur Hilfe nimmt, kommt man gut mit im Film. Ich hoffe das irgendwann vielleicht dieser Film auf deutsch kommt.

Toller, bewegender Film ..ich glaube man sollte das Buch (A Friend like Henry bzw. ein Frend namens Henry) vorher lesen, dann kommt man besser mit. Und die DVD ist leider nur auf Englisch.

This film remains true to the book, albeit in condensed form, and the acting was very good, too. I can thoroughly recommend it!

I thought this was very good book, well writion, very relatible even if you havent delt with a autistic child. I always enjoy animal storys but this one had extra enjoyment in it, to see how one speshil dog could help a kid relate to life, & endure hardships so much better by just showing pationts & love.

Great Movie!

The video does not work. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!!! We were thinking of getting our autistic grandson a dog for the reason in this video. Saw the movie several years ago and wanted to use it to help in fundriasing for a trained dog. Video does not work. Not worth sending back for a 5.00 video.!