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Louis Meeson, who goes to Ysgol Y Gogarth (Wales, U.K), has been on a work placement with Gaia Technologies who were impressed by his ability
Autistic student Louis Meeson from Ysgol y Gogarth working on the computer at Gaia Technologies, Parc Menai
An autistic student on a work placement at a Gwynedd technology firm has stunned his bosses by “sculpting” a detailed computer model of a human brain.
Louis Meeson’s model is now being verified for accuracy by experts at Cardiff University, and his bosses at Bangor’s Gaia Technologies say his Asperger’s syndrome has contributed to his creativity.
Gaia Technologies places such a high value on authenticity that, when they designed a 3D rainforest, they invited keepers to bring a real bird-eating Goliath spider and giant scorpion into their office.
Jon Rashid, 3D development manager at Gaia, said the company has been impressed by the 17-year-old Llandudno boy’s ability.
Louis Meeson from Ysgol Y Gogarth in Llandudno impressed bosses after designing a 3D brain
“There’s a lot of links between autism and art,” he said.
“I said: ‘Let’s have a look around and see if there’s anyone this might apply to.’”
Gaia and Louis’ school Ysgol y Gogarth were already in touch, and Louis’ work placement was arranged.
Mr Rashid said: “Initially, we wanted to assess what his ability was. Quite quickly, we found out he was as good as an experienced artist for his age.”
Louis was assigned an artist as a mentor in a team compiling a highly detailed computer model of the human body.
Mr Rashid said: “He researched a human brain and sculpted it.”
The 3D development manager said Louis’ autism “definitely” boosts his creativity, and the pupil is now a “hero” to his schoolmates, some of whom are now able to say: “I could do that too.”
Louis’ mum Vikki Walker is grateful that Gaia gave her son a chance, and hopes other companies will follow suit.
People with autism will give “150% because they will not be distracted”, she said.
“They think about the work 24/7,” she said.
“A lot of companies abroad pick up on the fact they are excellent workers.
“They are not the wrong shape for everything. They are just the wrong shape for the holes made for them.
“What’s so amazing is that they (Gaia) have found a square hole for a square peg.”
His mum said Louis has benefited enormously from his work, especially as he contributed to something which may have a commercial use.
“He was so negative but now he’s the happiest lad in the whole school,” she said.
Ysgol y Gogarth headteacher Jonathan Morgan said Gaia have been “incredible”.
“The investment they have made in supporting him is something we’re very proud of,” he said.
SOURCE: http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nor...llandudno-student-impresses-software-10839419
Louis Meeson, who goes to Ysgol Y Gogarth (Wales, U.K), has been on a work placement with Gaia Technologies who were impressed by his ability
Autistic student Louis Meeson from Ysgol y Gogarth working on the computer at Gaia Technologies, Parc Menai
An autistic student on a work placement at a Gwynedd technology firm has stunned his bosses by “sculpting” a detailed computer model of a human brain.
Louis Meeson’s model is now being verified for accuracy by experts at Cardiff University, and his bosses at Bangor’s Gaia Technologies say his Asperger’s syndrome has contributed to his creativity.
Gaia Technologies places such a high value on authenticity that, when they designed a 3D rainforest, they invited keepers to bring a real bird-eating Goliath spider and giant scorpion into their office.
Jon Rashid, 3D development manager at Gaia, said the company has been impressed by the 17-year-old Llandudno boy’s ability.
Louis Meeson from Ysgol Y Gogarth in Llandudno impressed bosses after designing a 3D brain
“There’s a lot of links between autism and art,” he said.
“I said: ‘Let’s have a look around and see if there’s anyone this might apply to.’”
Gaia and Louis’ school Ysgol y Gogarth were already in touch, and Louis’ work placement was arranged.
Mr Rashid said: “Initially, we wanted to assess what his ability was. Quite quickly, we found out he was as good as an experienced artist for his age.”
Louis was assigned an artist as a mentor in a team compiling a highly detailed computer model of the human body.
Mr Rashid said: “He researched a human brain and sculpted it.”
The 3D development manager said Louis’ autism “definitely” boosts his creativity, and the pupil is now a “hero” to his schoolmates, some of whom are now able to say: “I could do that too.”
Louis’ mum Vikki Walker is grateful that Gaia gave her son a chance, and hopes other companies will follow suit.
People with autism will give “150% because they will not be distracted”, she said.
“They think about the work 24/7,” she said.
“A lot of companies abroad pick up on the fact they are excellent workers.
“They are not the wrong shape for everything. They are just the wrong shape for the holes made for them.
“What’s so amazing is that they (Gaia) have found a square hole for a square peg.”
His mum said Louis has benefited enormously from his work, especially as he contributed to something which may have a commercial use.
“He was so negative but now he’s the happiest lad in the whole school,” she said.
Ysgol y Gogarth headteacher Jonathan Morgan said Gaia have been “incredible”.
“The investment they have made in supporting him is something we’re very proud of,” he said.
SOURCE: http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nor...llandudno-student-impresses-software-10839419
