Teenager's film on having autism

11 November 2011 Last updated at 03:11 ET Help

A teenager who lives with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism, is appearing in a BBC Newsround special which aims to raise awareness about the condition.

Rosie King, 13, and her mother Sharon, say they hope it will give people a greater understanding about the many different forms of autism.

Rosie, who aspires to be an actress, is shown introducing her part in the film.

My Autism and Me - a Newsround Special is on CBBC at 16:40 GMT on Friday 11 November.

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