Q&A - Neatorama

Twelve-year-old Joshua Littman, who has Asperger's syndrome, interviewed his mother, Sarah. StoryCorps turned it into their first animated video. This will get you into the mood for Mothers Day. -via Buzzfeed

Update: Here's the original NPR story from 2006. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5285066

Why does that kid have a British accent?

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Because he's from England.

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But his mother doesn't seem to have one.

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Could be she's not from England. The NPR story says they moved to the US, so maybe they moved to Mom's homeland. Or possibly she Americanized faster. Who knows?

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Very true. Cute little video nonetheless.

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@JasonHelper

Joshua was born in the UK. His mom, Sarah, is a US American. They came to the US when Joshua was five.

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I'd like to take a walk with Joshua and have a good chat.

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That made me smile. it was just so genuine.

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dawwwww

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I get cross-examined by attorneys for a living. Few are as good as Joshua. He has a wonderful career in front of him.

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Do you have mortal enemies, Neatoramanauts?

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These interviews are a regular feature on Friday mornings on NPR. They are always pertinent, and might just give you back a little faith in humanity.

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This was designed and animated by Tim and Mike Rauch. Congrats guys!!!

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What a gem this is.

Loved it. Absolutely.

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Asperger kids are so smart intellectually, but need a lot of help socially and emotionally. This boy's mom rocks for loving him for he is and recognizing that he needs to be reminded that he is loved. That was always Mr. Rogers' mantra, "I love you, just for being you." Sounds simple and obvious, but that's how some important things are.

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That is truly precious!

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That was wonderful! I love how the mom is able to talk so freely and openly with her son.

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