Published on 12, July, 2020
I watched Mary & Max the claymation animation for maybe the 17th time yesterday.
In a random Google search this morning I came across an 'Autism Anthem' - a YouTube compilation of film clips from:
Skins, The Good Doctor, Power Rangers, The Accountant, Scorpion, Parent Hood, Jane Wants A Boy Friend, The Story of Luke, Jack of the Red Hearts, Atypical, The 4400, Girl Meets World
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PtLcTGOrrKk
What do you think of attempts to portray autism in these, or any other, films or TV programmes?
Are there any accurate, positive, helpful representations of autistic people?
I'd love to know your thoughts!
I loved Atypical. Some people said it was a very stereotypical portrayal but I didn't see it that way at all. I thought he was quite a unique character and to portray an autistic character there surely has to be a number of autistic traits.
I also enjoyed the good doctor and love Sheldon in big bang and Young Sheldon (even though they never out right say he is autistic.
I recently watched Power Rangers with my friends son and loved the addition of an autistic Power Ranger.
My all time favourite is the main character in I Am Sam. He has autism and learning difficulties and "accidentally" ends up with a film. If you haven't seen this film - I HIGHLY recommend it.
Also try 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?' Although the Leonardo DiCaprio character has CP, not autism, the portrayal is magnetic. An early indication of a prodigious acting talent.
I've never heard of that one. I'll have to check it out.