The Good Doctor

[Judge]

Why do people have a problem with the existence of "stereotyped" characters, when the stereotypes exist because some of us really have those mannerisms, facial expressions, ect?

Stereotypes interpreted by the masses seldom evoke kind or accurate portrayals of much of anyone. They are far more likely to be indicative of exaggerated traits and behaviors you may not even have, or want. I want to be known for who I am and what I can do. Not a savant, or a rocket scientist, or a moron. Not about what "Charly" or "Sheldon Cooper" or "Dr. Shaun" would do, but rather what me as a real person does, especially when it comes to expectations on the job.

Imagine being in a new workplace and people were to treat you like you were some kind of rocket scientist/genius when you weren't, or worse still a cretin where they talk to you as if you were downright stupid.

All because they never met a truly autistic person, having to rely solely on media stereotypes that may or may not be complimentary, let alone reflect your real abilities. I'd never want people to treat me for less than I actually am, nor lose a job based on an employer's assumption of a superior fictional character.

Plus load one other factor. Just how downright MEAN people can be, even in the workplace. Of course I spent nearly 20 years working in an environment most people would call a "shark tank".

 

[FayetheADHDsquirrel]

So, how do you avoid that apart from not having autistic characters at all which sounds kinda sad?

 

[Judge]

So, how do you avoid that apart from not having autistic characters at all which sounds kinda sad?

You can't avoid what other people think of you based on inaccurate information.

Another reason to keep your autism on a "need-to-know" basis if and when possible. Otherwise being stereotyped is more likely to end in a form of discrimination.

 

[SusanLR]

I agree with the "need-to-know" basis.
I didn't even know myself until in my mid-fifties.
The only people who know are my therapist, my primary care doctor and my house
partner. I just don't tell people or talk about it. If they think I'm quirky or weird, they can just think. I got called all of those things growing up anyway.

I enjoyed the Good Doctor from start to finish. The ending episode was very well written IMO.
Now I am watching a new medical series called Brilliant Minds.
I wonder where it will eventually lead.
He isn't your everyday doctor stereotype character either.

 

[FayetheADHDsquirrel]

I agree with the "need-to-know" basis.
I didn't even know myself until in my mid-fifties.
The only people who know are my therapist, my primary care doctor and my house
partner. I just don't tell people or talk about it. If they think I'm quirky or weird, they can just think. I got called all of those things growing up anyway.

I enjoyed the Good Doctor from start to finish. The ending episode was very well written IMO.
Now I am watching a new medical series called Brilliant Minds.
I wonder where it will eventually lead.
He isn't your everyday doctor stereotype character either.

I saw a few skits of Good Doctor on YouTube. I think I might give the series a try if I find it on one of those free with ads streaming services. I am trying to find some new series to add to my rotation.

 

[Judge]

I agree with the "need-to-know" basis.
I didn't even know myself until in my mid-fifties.
The only people who know are my therapist, my primary care doctor and my house
partner. I just don't tell people or talk about it. If they think I'm quirky or weird, they can just think. I got called all of those things growing up anyway.

I enjoyed the Good Doctor from start to finish. The ending episode was very well written IMO.
Now I am watching a new medical series called Brilliant Minds.
I wonder where it will eventually lead.
He isn't your everyday doctor stereotype character either.

I'm watching "Brilliant Minds" as well. I like the fact that they deal with such out-of-the-ordinary medical conditions of the lead character's patients. Have to agree, he's no particular stereotype I can recall, either pathologically or professionally speaking. Even if he does look a bit strange without his pointed ears.

"The Good Doctor" was a bit of a stereotype as an autistic savant, but there were many episodes that were informative about autism. Though the episodes that really caught my attention were the ones towards the end of the series that focused on his lawyer who had OCD. That brought tears to my eyes given so few people really understand the scope of it. Though, I was always aware of the series "Monk" relative to that lead character's OCPD.

I think "The Good Doctor" might be found on Pluto TV's free streaming service.

 

[SusanLR]

I'm watching "Brilliant Minds" as well. I like the fact that they deal with such out-of-the-ordinary medical conditions of the lead character's patients. Have to agree, he's no particular stereotype I can recall, either pathologically or professionally speaking. Even if he does look a bit strange without his pointed ears.

"The Good Doctor" was a bit of a stereotype as an autistic savant, but there were many episodes that were informative about autism. Though the episodes that really caught my attention were the ones towards the end of the series that focused on his lawyer who had OCD. That brought tears to my eyes given so few people really understand the scope of it. Though, I was always aware of the series "Monk" relative to that lead character's OCPD.

I think "The Good Doctor" might be found on Pluto TV's free streaming service.

Yes. I like complex medical presentations like on Brilliant Minds.
It is interesting and I majored in medical arts at university, so no wonder.

He was a "cute" young Spock. But nothing will ever take the place of the original.
Trekkie forever.

Zachary Quinto? Fascinating.