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As an autism consultant and autistic self-advocate, the closing of “How To Dance in Ohio” from Broadway elicits a profound sense of disappointment. This musical was not just a form of entertainment; it was a beacon of representation, a narrative that brought the experiences of autistic individuals into the spotlight through the medium of art […]
As an autism consultant and advocate for inclusivity, I am thrilled to share with you the exciting news about a groundbreaking animated series that is set to captivate the hearts of preschoolers everywhere. Titled “Hop,” this innovative show is being developed by the creator of the beloved children’s series “Arthur,” Marc Brown. With a strong
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Thomas the Tank Engine has been a popular character within the autism community. Now a new train will be joining called Bruno; an autistic brake car. The voice actor will also be played by Chuck Smith, a 10-year-old autistic actor. Will you be tuning in? ‘Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go‘ airs on Cartoon Network.
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“Atypical” is a TV show centered around Sam Gardener, a 19-year-old who’s autistic. Season 4, the final season of the show, was released on July 9, 2021, on Netflix. Season 1 and 2 depicted his navigation through high school, and in Season 3, his journey as a freshman in college. Topics discussed on the show
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When I give talks as a professional speaker I often talk about the work I’ve done to bring a realistic portrayal of disability to our entertainment industry. If you’d like me to speak to your organization contact me anytime here. Countless films & TV shows in the past few years have come out about autism!
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Will you be tuning in? The young boy will make his debut on the show on April 5 during World Autism Month on PBS Kids! Max who will be a recurring character on the show moving forward is teacher Harriet’s nephew. Even better from a representation standpoint: Max is voiced by someone who’s actually autistic
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Have you seen the show “Parenthood” that features Max Kellerman, a young boy with autism? The producer of that show Jason Katim, is back to bring Amazon Studios a new comedy drama based on the Israeli show ‘On the Spectrum.’ Katim told Deadline, :Having a 23-year-old son on the spectrum, it is deeply personal for
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Have you tuned in yet? The short film now on Disney+ has an autism metaphor that will relate with many in our community. Disney+ has been in the news recently for a short film that will come out on January 10, 2020 featuring a nonverbal girl on the autism spectrum. Even before this news broke
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Atypical looks at Sam Gardener, a 19-year-old who’s autistic. Season 4 comes out on 7/9/21 for it’s final season on Netflix. In Season 1 and 2, it depicted his navigation through high school, and in Season 3 his journey as a Freshman in college. Among other topics discussed in the show look at Sam maintaining
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As someone on the autism spectrum who loves theater, I hope this is something I can continue do for many years to come. Being diagnosed with severe autism at 4, my first opportunity to ever be on stage was performing a song from The Lion King at a JCC camp in New Jersey. Dealing with
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70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
