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Films Showcasing Autism Spectrum Disorders

 FILMS SHOWCASING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER


I love love loveeeee The Good Doctor and isn't Freddie Highmore a total stud? I'm absolutely swooning!

Good doctor is a television show that I have been obsessing over for years. It's about a young surgeon, Shaun Murphy, who has been recruited into the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital. 

My father knows how obsessed I am about this show. Great news, it is also on Netflix. 

This television series also talks about Murphy's savant syndrome. Freddie Highmore does an amazing job, showing several characteristics that comes with an autism diagnosis. It's an amazing production and it portrays some of the issues that autistic individuals often go through. It's not just entertaining, but educative, which is the core function of a film. 

The film, "A Mother Knows" is a short Nigerian film by Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) created in honor of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd). The film tells the story of a young boy growing up with autism and the impact of the condition on the family. It can be seen on YouTube https://youtu.be/4VVX9kkqD_0


You can also check out “Silver lining” on YouTube https://youtu.be/nTeAUFVjcN0 which stars Nigerian actress, Monalisa Chinda. It is about a young boy who has autism but his condition is mistaken for something else. The film also revolves around the misconception of autism in Nigeria.
My mother and little brother also made a cameo in the short film. 

Atypical is another series on Netflix. This heartfelt comedy follows Sam, a teenager on the spectrum, who decides that he is ready for romantic relationships.

Do you know children TV showcase the subject of ASD? It's a great way for little kids to know about diversity. Pablo” features a 5-year-old-boy on the spectrum who creates imaginary friends that come to life through his magical crayons. 


Please, stand by is a movie on autism that revolves around a young autistic young woman who tries to deliver her Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. This is starring Dakota Fanning and Toni Collette.

I think my favorite would have to be “What’s eating Gilbert Grape?”. There is a particular scene that just captures my heart. Honestly, Leonardo DiCaprio is such a wonderful actor.

Other movies include; Little boy Nate, A boy named Po, My name is Khan, The accountant, Rain man, A brilliant mind, Temple Grandin, Molly, The story of Luke, Ben-X, Bless the child, The predator, Season of Miracles, Split, The Boy who could fly, The horse boy.

There are also documentaries speaking about ASD such as Life, Animated (2016), Autism in love, and Vectors of Autism.

Please, let us know more films or TV shows that showcase autism in the comment section💓

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