Autism and culture

[onlything]

So far, I have watched a few movies where a character had a mentioned or suspected aspies but for the first time I saw it somewhere else. In fact, in a little rpg game of the title 'To the moon'.

May be SPOILERS.

It's about a duet of 'memory doctors' traveling through people's memories before their death to create a 'relative' future where a last dream is fullfilled.

I didn't expect to see autism there. Yes, it hasn't been named yet. However, there were 'syndroms', 'conditions', Tony Attwood, 'neurotypicals', all of the signs of the autism in a human and, well, something I couldn't help but appreciate - a seemingly real-life experiences of a person used to acting at all times.

Do you know more of this kind of games, movies, books, comics etc., especially with some good storytelling? I can't help but really appreciate those.

 

[fairy_girl]

The Good Doctor is a TV show where the doctor has autism and it's really pretty good. The sensitivities to noises is something I can relate to, not so much the photographic memory.

I was hoping that Shelton was going to be the same but on a funny route to it.

The Darkness movie has an autism child in it, that's really a good semi-scary movie.

 

[OrSomething]

Books with well-written autistic characters:

- On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis (young adult science fiction)
- The Real Boy by Anne Ursu (middle-grade fantasy)
- Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde (young adult realistic fiction/romance)
- Harmonic Feedback by Tara Kelly (young adult realistic fiction)
- Rogue by Lyn Miller-Lachmann (I haven't read this, but I've heard good things about it) (middle-grade realistic fiction)

 

[Mia]

Just watched the movie 'The English Patient' this evening, the book was originally written by Michael Ondaatje. I've seen the movie before and read the book, this is the second time, and this time I've noticed in the movie the portrayal of Ralph Fiennes who is the 'English Patient,' with behaviours and traits of autism.

Here's the Wiki on the book: The English Patient - Wikipedia

 

[SusanLR]

So far, I do really like The Good Doctor.
It is interesting and waiting to see more of his history growing up as they intermingle that with the present in each episode.

For a little more on the lighter side, I have watched Scorpion from the start and look forward to it every week.
The actual words of autism or aspergers aren't said,
but, the personality traits are there in each character and each character displays a different dominant personality.
They are the genius types.
I related to Walter instantly.
Of course the writers are always portraying how the NT female is influencing the gang's ideas and thoughts.

I saw a pre-view on Young Sheldon that I couldn't help laugh about. The teacher asks if Sheldon is having trouble adjusting to school...he replies: "I'm having trouble adjusting to this planet!"

 

[Streetwise]

So far, I have watched a few movies where a character had a mentioned or suspected aspies but for the first time I saw it somewhere else. In fact, in a little rpg game of the title 'To the moon'.

May be SPOILERS.

It's about a duet of 'memory doctors' traveling through people's memories before their death to create a 'relative' future where a last dream is fullfilled.

I didn't expect to see autism there. Yes, it hasn't been named yet. However, there were 'syndroms', 'conditions', Tony Attwood, 'neurotypicals', all of the signs of the autism in a human and, well, something I couldn't help but appreciate - a seemingly real-life experiences of a person used to acting at all times.

Do you know more of this kind of games, movies, books, comics etc., especially with some good storytelling? I can't help but really appreciate those.

Just watched a bit on YouTube there are children in it !!!

 

[Judge]

Just watched the movie 'The English Patient' this evening, the book was originally written by Michael Ondaatje. I've seen the movie before and read the book, this is the second time, and this time I've noticed in the movie the portrayal of Ralph Fiennes who is the 'English Patient' signs and traits of autism.

Here's the Wiki on the book: The English Patient - Wikipedia

Guess I'll have to see the movie a third time with a different perspective. I've always been a fan of Ralph Fiennes, who has a penchant for portraying very different and complex personalities.

Here's a tidbit that might amuse you. "The English Patient" was directed by Anthony Minghella. His younger brother Dominic is also "in the business". He created a television series called "Doc Martin".

Coincidence?

 

[Fridgemagnetman]

Guess I'll have to see the movie a third time with a different perspective. I've always been a fan of Ralph Fiennes, who has a penchant for portraying very different and complex personalities.

Here's a tidbit that might amuse you. "The English Patient" was directed by Anthony Minghella. His younger brother Dominic is also "in the business". He created a television series called "Doc Martin".

Coincidence?

Starring martin clunes who started in the remake of goodnight,mr chips.

And i like chips. Coincidence?

 

[Judge]

Starring martin clunes who started in the remake of goodnight,mr chips.

And i like chips. Coincidence?

You mean "Goodbye Mr. Chips"? Sarcasm? You lost me. But yeah, Martin Clunes- again!

Interesting though...it all seems a bit incestuous one way or another.

Might be interesting to learn if Dominic was somewhat "inspired" by his brother's lead character in "The English Patient" assuming he might have been on the spectrum. Hmmmm.

As for Doc Martin, there's no mystery to that except to the good doctor himself. But then even he knows, he just doesn't want to admit it.

 

[onlything]

Just watched a bit on YouTube there are children in it !!!

Thankfully they're quiet and not many.