A Conversation with “Pablo” Creator, Grainne McGuinness [IEP 120]

<p>The creator of the Netflix hit series, “Pablo”, is the guest on today’s episode of the Inclusive Education Project Podcast.</p> <p>Grainne McGuinness joins Amanda and Vickie to discuss the inspiration behind creating the show and basically just all things Pablo!</p> <p>If you’re not familiar with Pablo, it’s a series consisting of manageably short, animated episodes that follow a boy with autism.</p> <p>The show switches between his real life and his inner life. Pablo has created a cast of characters through his drawings that help him to deal with his real-life challenges.</p> <p>You don’t want to miss this delightful and informative conversation!</p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Grainne details how the show was created to bring awareness to the autistic spectrum.</li> <li>The show’s journey has helped to create awareness which has, in turn, created and built acceptance.</li> <li>Inspiring engagement and, ultimately, friendships with all kinds of minds has become the show’s mission.</li> <li>Every episode is based on the experience of a real person with autism.</li> <li>The stories are so unique because they come from the point of view that is so original, being written by autistic writers.</li> <li>Characters are voiced by autistic actors.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>In April 2020, the second half of Season 2 will be released.</li> <li>Grainne details other fascinating directions the show plans to take, which include a musical theatre and more animated episodes watching Pablo grow up.</li> <li>The show receives a lot of correspondence from people on the spectrum, and their parents, appreciating a show that represents them.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>The show hopes to reach an even wider audience and continue to inspire engagement and friendships with all kinds of minds.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links/Resources:</strong></p> <p>Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to y