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Autism Speaks

Background Information
This was created by the Ad Council in coordination with Autiism Speaks, a national organization that increases awareness of autism.
Technique Used
Respond to Audience Needs
This is propaganda because
This is attempting to increase awareness and early identification of autism and is a form of beneficial propaganda.

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    Matt.W
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:04
    Matt.W
    This is a form of propaganda because it is when a boy doesn't talk much but he doesn't like to look at peaple in the eye. It is beneficial because it is a boy with altisume who was a little shy.It is an appeal of social fear.

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    Allyson R.
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:07
    Allyson R.
    This message qualifies as propaganda because it shows a cute video to increase the awareness of autism so it could potentially lead to early identification. It is beneficial because it shows a child running through an imaginary land describing the early symptoms of autism so it's easy for viewers to understand. The propagandist is, "selling" the message by showing the young boy at the end and showing how he can live a happy life because his autism was diagnosed early and he now has treatment. This propaganda appealed to social fears primarily because if you don't know how to diagnose your child, you could feel disconnected to them.
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    Cody h.
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:07
    Cody h.
    This is a form of propaganda because it informs you about autism and treatment
    Beneficial because it informs you about Autism
    it sells the message by appealing to pity
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    Felicity L.
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:08
    Felicity L.
    This videos propaganda appeals to authority or experts. This is very beneficial to inform families about autism and help them to understand some signs or that they can get help, that people are aware of this. The experts are showing how an autistic child may think or behave, informing parents and others on why their child or someone else's child may behave certain ways like this.
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    Dakota Long
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:42
    Dakota Long
    1: The message is trying to tell you to find out if your kid has autism at an early age, to help better them
    2: This message is beneficial
    3: This propaganda is selling the message by having an actual kid with autism tell us how it is
    4: The emotional appeal that is shown is social fear or appeal to authority
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    DeLane Johnson
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:42
    DeLane Johnson
    This message is propaganda because it appeals to pity when speaking about a boy and a disease he suffers from as well as its symptoms in an attempt to persuade views to seek help from a doctor if their child is experiencing any of these symptoms. It is beneficial in trying to inform viewers about autism. It sells the message by creating a video explaining the boy's difficulties in childhood.
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    Josh M.
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:47
    Josh M.
    This video shows that this world still has some good in it and children have the best imagination. This appeals to pity because the little boy in the video is diagnosed with autism
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    Monica S.
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:53
    Monica S.
    This message qualifies as propaganda because while I was watching the video, it makes me feel emotional, as if I was becoming affected. This propaganda was beneficial due to the usage of a real child becoming affected by autism and how he got through it. This message appeals to pity because hearing the young adolescent boy speak about his hardships and his memory of being diagnosed. This message was "selling" brilliantly because the company knew how to draw people into his organization and or charity.
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    Kennedy C
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 21:53
    Kennedy C
    This message qualifies as propaganda because when i watch it, it makes me feel emotional about the subject. The propagandist is "selling the message" by making us feel sad for this kid because he spent his childhood not really knowing why he was like that then he found out he had autism and started to open up more. The emotional appeal they are using is appeal to pity. They use a sad approach to make you feel bad for this little boy and you know you cant just dismiss the commercial and ignore it without thinking about what you watched. This is beneficial because it is making us aware of what some of these kids are going through.
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    Gabe
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 22:13
    Gabe
    This qualifies as propaganda because it makes you feel strongly about the kid with autism. It is beneficial because it makes you think about autism and want to help people. It is selling the message by telling you an emotional story about the kid with autism, using the appeal to pity.
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    lucas b
    Thu, 06/02/2016 - 22:19
    lucas b
    this msg qualifies as propaganda when you watch this ad its is emotional that kids go through things like that. this ad is beneficial because it makes you want to help kids like that.
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    Kayla C
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 05:08
    Kayla C
    This videos message qualifies as propaganda because it provides information about the awareness of autism. It is beneficial because it shows you that being autistic is no different than being a normal human being. The protagonist is selling the message by using a boy to tell his own story. The emotional appeal that was used was plain folks because the pursuer is just like us just a regular folk.
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    Inari G.
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 09:55
    Inari G.
    This qualifies as propaganda because it tries to arises awareness for the cause they are supporting.
    This message is beneficial as it arises awareness for a good cause and its not harming anyone by doing so.
    The propagandist is selling the message by evoking our emotions and raising awareness of the challenges the kid faces and faced.
    The appeal they use is the appeal of pity, when we watch this video we feel bad about the kid and makes us want to try to help and young child in need of it.
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    Inari G.
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 09:55
    Inari G.
    This qualifies as propaganda because it tries to arises awareness for the cause they are supporting.
    This message is beneficial as it arises awareness for a good cause and its not harming anyone by doing so.
    The propagandist is selling the message by evoking our emotions and raising awareness of the challenges the kid faces and faced.
    The appeal they use is the appeal of pity, when we watch this video we feel bad about the kid and makes us want to try to help and young child in need of it.
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    Allyson R.
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 20:35
    Allyson R.
    I agree with Inari G. when she says the propagandist is, "selling" the message by evoking our emotions and raising awareness of the challenges the kid faces every day. The propagandist was also trying to raise awareness of the symptoms of autism so it can lead to early identification.
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    Jacob S.
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 20:52
    Jacob S.
    I agree with Gabe because people will feel sorry for those with autism as it hinders their social abilities. It won't only effect them in childhood but also when they are older and want to get a job, It will be very hard for them to get employed by a company.
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    Ashlyn b
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 21:04
    Ashlyn b
    This message is propaganda because its telling us that we should raise awareness for autism. It is beneficial because it benefits kids with autism. They are selling the message by showing the problems the little boy faces. The emotional appeal is appeal to pity because we feel bad for the little boy in the video.
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    Tavian B
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 21:05
    Tavian B
    I agree with Jacob and Gabe, people will feel pity for autistic kids, it's very difficult for them to interact with others.
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    Monica S.
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 21:48
    Monica S.
    I agree with Kennedy C. and the way she pointed out the young boy's childhood. Pity is felt for the young boy who would not speak to anyone when he was younger and he was lost in his own head. The boy finally opened up to others once he was diagnosed with autism. I hope that all victims of autism have the same relief once diagnosed and can live a happy life after it.
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    kayla c
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 21:49
    kayla c
    I both agree with gabe about you wold feel bad and want to help people out who have autism. I would also like to add that an emotional appeal that is being use is plainfolks. I feel like just because he has autism does not mean he is any different from your normal human being i just feel like he would need just a little bit more of special needs.
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    Kennedy C.
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 21:51
    Kennedy C.
    I agree with DeLane J. I do think that this is an appeal to pity, and that this is also beneficial because it helps you understand the symptoms of children with autism. It also makes you aware if your children have autism.
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    Dakota Long
    Fri, 06/03/2016 - 21:52
    Dakota Long
    I agree with Ashlyn b. That This message is propaganda because its telling us that we should raise awareness for autism., but I disagree with Ashlyn the reason it's beneficial is not that it benefits autism, but that it raises awareness for autism
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    Jason Bradly Wludyka
    Sat, 06/04/2016 - 00:24
    Jason Bradly Wludyka
    I dont see what any of this video has to do with Autisim i thought this was a childrens movie commarcial
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    Michaela s
    Sat, 06/04/2016 - 00:33
    Michaela s
    I agree that this is propaganda Its raising awareness for autism. Its beneficial for children with autism.
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    Damone.G
    Sat, 06/04/2016 - 00:54
    Damone.G
    This message of propaganda is beneficial because it lets people all around the world know about the boys and girls who has autism it gives the children with autism a voice so people can notice the pain they're going through and this is appeal to pity
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    Jordan.C
    Sat, 06/04/2016 - 01:01
    Jordan.C
    To respond to D'Andre Head's response that being said it is a beneficial piece* of propaganda. It informs viewers on how attention should be brought to Autism.
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    Yaritza V
    Mon, 06/06/2016 - 01:53
    Yaritza V
    I agree with Inari G. she said the message was beneficial and does not harm anyone by raising awareness to autism. you feel bad watching this video knowing some of the challenges the kid has faced.
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    jacqueline p
    Mon, 06/06/2016 - 20:51
    jacqueline p
    i agree with matt because autism may change the look of things in life but people outside cant see that.

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