Christopher is probably the same age as Sam. He is portrayed by an autistic actor, unlike Sam (despite being autistic and the main protagonist of Atypical) who is portrayed by a neurotypical actor. Is Atypical a good representation of autism? Does Atypical Accurately Portray Autism? Because autism encompasses a rangeRead More →
Atypical, starring Keir Gilchrist, will return to Netflix for its fourth and final season this summer. The Peabody-nominated Netflix dramedy’s fourth season will premiere Friday, July 9. Are any of the actors on atypical autistic? And yet each season the show has increased its autism representation. The new one givesRead More →
Some forms of stimming are actually common and necessary to a child’s development. Many children suck their thumb, or rub their fingers on a favorite blanket as Carol did. All of these repetitive actions can be considered a form of stimming. They may be ways a child learns to self-soothRead More →
High-functioning autism (HFA) is often considered mild, but that’s not necessarily true. People with HFA can struggle significantly. They may not need the same level of support as people with more severe autism. However, it can still have a major impact on their daily lives. Does autism worsen with age?Read More →
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show developmental differences when they are babies—especially in their social and language skills. Because they usually sit, crawl, and walk on time, less obvious differences in the development of body gestures, pretend play, and social language often go unnoticed. Do autistic babies likeRead More →