Adrian McPherson
Echolalia
This photographic project is a collaboration with my brother Duncan, a severely autistic man with echolalia and limited agency. It aims to provide a window into the hidden world of living with autism through the eyes of two brothers. The word ‘Echolalia’ can refer to a habit of verbal repetition and copying, sometimes found in autistic children and adults who struggle to communicate. I have lived with Duncan for over thirty years and since we were toddlers, he has mimicked my behaviour, showing a desire to interact but unable to always understand my language or vocalise his own thoughts. My project aims to explore alternative communication strategies, sensory processing, and family archives to challenge the myths attached to autism.
Karen Aneiro • Angharad Bache • Jemma Bannocks • Chiara Bellamoli • Kate Carpenter • Darren Clarke • Alan Conteh • Trish Crawford • Steven Dowie • Nick Drewery • Steve Elliott • Gweniver Exton • Dylan Garcia • Chris Hewitson • John Inns • Philippa James • Elaine Jeffrey • Adrian McPherson • Dawna Mueller • Mary Musgrove • Layla Perchal Neal • Tracey Paddison • Rachel Rimell • Jessica Roberts • Ruta Kalmane Saksens • Claire Sargent • Mandy Simpson • Chris Smith • Charlotte Squire • Tracy Tattersall • Alexander Ward • Bernd Wuersching •
University of Brighton
MA Photography
IADT Dún Laoghaire
MRes Photography
Falmouth University
MA Photography
London College of Communication
MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (Online)
University of Portsmouth
MA Photography
Royal College of Art
MA Photography
University of South Wales
MA Documentary Photography
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