167K views · 2.1K shares | Saffron has a long and colorful history. You may be surprised by how it is made. | National Geographic Travel | Facebook

Saffron is 9. When diagnosed her mother thought doctors were describing an extraordinary child rather than someone with a disability. While not without difficulties associated with autism, Saffron’s extraordinary, colourful imagination, articulacy and sensitivity certainly bear out that impression. The family encourage Saffron to regard herself as simply not neurotypical and from this she has developed her highly individual identity and self-respect This film was produced by The Guardian support