Autism in films and TV dramas

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! 

Parents
  • I watched UFO the other night.  The maths and science takes up much of the movie, and went completely over my head.  But the film is still compelling, nevertheless.

    Definitely one for those for whom maths and science are walks in the park!  Or for people who are simply interested in the idea of life elsewhere...

    UFO

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  • I watched UFO the other night.  The maths and science takes up much of the movie, and went completely over my head.  But the film is still compelling, nevertheless.

    Definitely one for those for whom maths and science are walks in the park!  Or for people who are simply interested in the idea of life elsewhere...

    UFO

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