Becoming Dr. Seuss: A Book About Theodor “Ted” Geisel Better Known as Dr. Seuss
byTed, Unraveled A Book Review by Kimberly Gerry-Tucker Memoirs are my favorite books to read, along with nonfiction, and also biology and neuroscience, and…
Book/Movie Review
The Documentary All American Family Portrays Deaf Culture
byThe story of an all-deaf football team delivers a compelling portrayal of how deaf individuals view their identity. Watch the film here. By Nils…
Surprisingly Sympathetic Korean Drama features an Autistic character
byBy Claudia Casser “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” is a stylish Korean drama on Netflix centered on a healing romance between a warped…
The Greatest Showman Conveys an Empowering Message for People in the Disability Community
byOur own mothers were ashamed of us. Hid us our whole lives. Then you pull us out of the shadows… Maybe it was about…
The Lost Prince: Was the Youngest Son of King George V autistic?
byIn the early 20th century autism was not a diagnosis. Was Prince John, youngest son of King George V, autistic? Nils Skudra While quarantined…
Duke Dispels the Myth that Non-Speaking Autistic People Can’t Achieve Independence
byBy Nils Skudra In browsing through autism-themed films, I watched an 18-minute short film which I felt would be a great topic for a…
Is Hollywood’s Obsession with the Disabled Genuine?
byHollywood likes to give Oscars to actors who give dedicated performances of people who are challenged physically or mentally; but they show hesitation when…
Odd Girl Out: An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World
by“Situations I can’t control and events I can’t predict confuse me, whether they are negative or positive” Laura James Book Review by Kimberly Gerry…