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The loneliness of autism
Manchester Camerata and the Royal Exchange Theatre use music and drama to help youngsters with autism make friends, communicate and have fun
Their Songlines project, partly funded by Children in Needs, brings teenagers with and without austism together to create a one-off musical performance for all their parents.
We hear from Brandon, 13, and his mum Caroline, on how Songlines has helped him make friends and change his life.
This clip is from A life less lonely: a day of programmes on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ looking at the impact of loneliness across the UK.
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