A documentary called 'A Lion in the room was screened last Friday at Greyfriars Art Gallery. The documentary is concerned with Autism and Autistic diagnosis and Treatment in Ireland.

The film later won first place in the best film documentary of the festival and was presented with a beautiful goblet as the prizes were sponsored by Waterford Crystal

The film follows the path of a child called ADAM, told by his mother. It is a story of escape from institutionalisation, and the fight to get services and treatment for ADAM.

Medical experts explain the background to Autism, diagnosis and treatments now available which have been life changing. ADAM represents the general neglect given to children with this condition which is treatable.

The main medical expert featured in the film is Waterford Autism Specialist and advisor to the European Parliament Dr Caroline Ward-Goldsmith who has been in the field for over 15 years at the cutting edge of new treatments. Dr Goldsmith introduced Biomedical Intervention to Ireland in 2004 where the body chemistry of the child is adjusted to send correct signals to the brain.

Currently the Director of the Children's Behavioural Centre Waterford, Dr Ward-Goldsmith has treated many children for the condition, with positive results.