About this Short Film
South Coast Baptist College’s The Life of Kleefstra Syndrome (Australia, 2020) offers a respectful, approachable look at life with Kleefstra syndrome. The short film touches on themes such as autism, intellectual and sensory disability, cognitive processing differences, and the realities of school-age teenagers. It pays attention to individual strengths and achievements while also acknowledging medical and congenital challenges. Viewers may find its focus useful for understanding the everyday experiences that shape learning, fundraising efforts and community support. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this work contributes a clear, human perspective on disability and the diverse abilities of young people.
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Film Transcript
Jocelyn was very sick as a baby and is constantly in the hospital, either for doctor's appointments or because she is very sick due to her low immune system. The doctor said that Jocelyn may never walk or talk, but there's nothing stopping her now from doing exactly that.
Jocelyn loves swimming, dancing, doing puzzles, shopping for clothes, going to the beach, and she also loves colouring. Although Jocelyn isn't as sick as she used to be, she still goes to the hospital regularly to check up on her health or when she is ill because she gets sick very easily.
Jocelyn attends Rockingham High School in the education support centre.
Jocelyn is a kind and caring person who loves to fundraise for people who are less fortunate than we are. These are some photos of fundraisers that she has done. She's cut her hair for cancer and raised one hundred and eighty-four dollars, and her dad and his brand ran one hundred kilometres for research for Cleveland and raised five thousand two hundred and sixty dollars. Clear stress syndrome affects people differently.
Filmmaker
South Coast Baptist College is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from South Coast Baptist College.
A very impressive and informative documentary. It shows the truth and depth of Kleefsta syndrome. Josslyn is a truly wonderful person and I believe she will change the world. I can not wait to see the rest of her journey.
Lovely short film Gabby great work Well done to Joslyn too you are a star
We feel privileged to know this young lady and her beautiful family - truly special each and every one of them.
A very inspiring film about one beautiful talented and amazing young lady. She will change many lifes through her story and I thank you for sharing just a snippet of it. She is very blessed to have a family who cares for her the way you do.God bless
Very special message Gabby xxxx well done sweetheart
Well done Fantastic effort
What a great short film - thank you for making this Love learning more about Joslyn Congratulations Gabby xx
This amazing Good job.
Thank you for sharing your excellent skills in film making to highlight a very worthy cause.