Review of the Film The Horse Boy
byBy Nils Skudra Recently I had the opportunity to watch The Horse Boy, a deeply intriguing and thought-provoking documentary on a couple’s efforts to…
Book/Movie Review
Emmy Award-Winning Film Temple Grandin is A Brilliant and Compelling Biographical Masterpiece
byIn 2010 HBO’s biopic Temple Grandin won five Emmys. Claire Danes won for Best Actress for her portrayal of Grandin. By Nils Skudra Among…
Review of A Man Called Otto
byby Nils Skudra Recently I had the opportunity to watch A Man Called Otto, a heartwarming comedy-drama starring Tom Hanks as Otto, a grumpy…
Book Review: Art as a Language for Autism
byArt as a Language for Autism: Building Effective Therapeutic Relationships with Children and Adolescents (2023) Jane Ferris Richardson By Connie Gretsch MA Art Therapy,…
The Film Dear John provides an Inspiring Model for Casting Neurodivergent Actors
by“…it is highly significant that a young actor with autism was selected for the role of Alan and that the filmmakers worked with him…
In A Different Key Addresses The Many Complex Nuances of Autism
byBy Nils Skudra This week I had the opportunity to watch In a Different Key, an intriguing and comprehensive documentary that examines the origins…
Film Review of Tommy! The Dreams I Keep Inside Me
bySixty-year old Tommy Onorato doesn’t let his age or autism diagnosis inhibit him from pursuing his passion of being a jazz singer with a…
Dear Evan Hansen: A Compelling Musical that Relates to Neurodiversity and Social Anxiety
byBy Nils Skudra One of the most compelling musical films that relates to neurodiversity and social anxiety is Dear Evan Hansen, a 2021 adaptation…