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This Autism Consultant Shines Working On ‘The Good Doctor’

This guest Q&A is with Melissa Reiner, MEd. Melissa is considered by leading Pediatric Neurologists and Developmental Pediatricians as one of the top behavioural and autism consultants in California. She currently works as the Autism Consultant on ABC’s, The Good Doctor, and is the author of several books, including, Amy Amygdala, available on Amazon now.

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Why I Continue To Applaud ‘The Good Doctor’ As An Autism Advocate

I continue to applaud The Good Doctor for not only giving a platform to highlight autism but showing that skilled people with autism can make an impact in the workforce if given the opportunity. With each season of ‘The Good Doctor’ so far premiering in September it has given us the opportunity to tease National

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‘The Good Doctor’ Scene That Resonated With Me As A Person With Autism

Warning: Spoilers below! You can watch this episode of The Good Doctor on ABC here. In an episode of “The Good Doctor” titled “Islands: Part One,” Dr. Shaun Murphy goes on a road trip with his friend and neighbor Lea. In the scene in the video above Lea and Dr. Murphy share a moment that

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Why I’m Thankful For ‘The Good Doctor’ As A Person On The Autism Spectrum

I can only hope that the impact this show has had will continue the conversation of featuring autism in more TV and film projects. The Good Doctor for all intense and purposes has hit the entertainment industry by storm. Reaching countless millions week after week and hitting many of us in the feels on more

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5 People With Autism Who’d Shine At A ‘Night of Too Many Stars’

Every year, a special event happens in our community called A Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs where celebrities in recent years such as Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Olivia Munn, Adam Sandler and others from our community come together for a comedy benefit supporting NEXT for Autism. NEXT for AUTISM mission

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My Thoughts On ‘The Good Doctor’ Hiring An Actor With Autism

I was ecstatic when I heard that Coby Bird, a 15-year-old actor on the autism spectrum would be a guest star on “The Good Doctor” as a character who also has autism. As an autism consultant, I’ve written several articles about the importance of highlighting those with an autism diagnosis in a realistic light, and what better

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