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…
Book/Movie Review
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…
The Father Allows us to look at Dementia through the Eyes of Anthony Hopkins’ Character
byThe Father was nominated for six Academy Awards including best picture and best actor. By Nils Skudra Last night I had the opportunity to…
The Film Still Alice Looks at Alzheimer’s
byBy Nils Skudra This week I had the opportunity to watch Still Alice, a 2014 film written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash…
Remembering David Shapiro Sharif: My Name is David
byBy Nils Skudra This morning I had the opportunity to watch My Name is David, a compelling short film featuring the actual words of…
American Underdog shows the Power of Perseverance in the Face of Adversity
by“…the film makes a vital contribution to the representation of disabled characters on screen since the actor Hayden Zaller is legally blind in real…