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Autism in films and TV dramas

Sunflower
over 5 years ago

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
  • over 5 years ago

    I had always a fondness for Jerry in Boston legal. In fact it was his character, that made me think I was autistic.  And I was right.

    He maybe a slightly over exaggerated character, but still fond if him. 

    Why there was never a spin off series, I will never know.

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  • over 5 years ago

    I had always a fondness for Jerry in Boston legal. In fact it was his character, that made me think I was autistic.  And I was right.

    He maybe a slightly over exaggerated character, but still fond if him. 

    Why there was never a spin off series, I will never know.

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