Judy Heumann: The Mother of the Disability Rights Movement
byJudy Heumann passed away on March 4, 2023, at the age of 75. Throughout the disability community, she has left an enduring legacy as…
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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…
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…
Ode to Obie, My Chosen Great-Grandfather
byBy Nils Skudra This poem is dedicated to Obie Nash, a very close friend of mine in California who served in World War II…
Does the Harry Potter character Hermione Granger have Autism or ADHD?
byBy Nils Skudra As a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, I always enjoy watching scenes from the films or reading excerpts from the…
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…