[singlepic id=799 w=320 h=240 float=right]While filming series 8 of Doctor Who at Mermaid Quay in Cardiff, Peter Capaldi met a five year old autistic girl called Roxaan and took time out to reassure her that it was alright for him to be The Doctor now.
The little girl’s auntie went on to explain the situation:
Hiya, the little girl in the dalek outfit is my niece, she’s autistic and was finding it difficult coming to terms with the regeneration as Matts doctor is her imaginary friend, she was worried PCap wouldn’t want to play with her. We are very ecstatic that he took time to reassure her. He’s brilliant! …
The first video (above) is the family’s recording of their meeting with Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman. The second video (below) is from youtube and is clearer but has poorer sound quality.
You can read more on the family’s blog.