A look back at the movie Rain Man and how our views of autism have changed
byA look at a classic film’s depiction of autism and that developmental disability’s subsequent treatment three decades later By Nils Skudra I first watched…
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Amanda LaMunyon: an artistic prodigy’s insights on life, art and faith
by“It’s relaxing for me to paint and is a way to express myself when I can’t find the right words,” Amanda LaMunyon Ron Sandison…
What is an autistic savant
byAn autistic savant is a person on the autism spectrum who may exhibit one or more remarkable abilities. Dr. Darold Treffert calls these skills…
Review of The Good Doctor: Season Two
byBy Nils Skudra Last year’s premiere of the first season of The Good Doctor, starring Freddie Highmore as autistic surgical resident Shaun Murphy, drew…
From the Dark Depths of Child Abuse to the Amazing Depths of 3D Film Discovery
byHow an accidental brush by an autistic savant with a silent movie classic has changed one of the world’s most recognizable films into Hollywood’s…
A Review of the Good Doctor
byBy Nils Skudra The ABC miniseries “The Good Doctor,” which has become an extremely popular television show of late, features the English actor Freddie…
What is autism?
byAutism is a broad spectrum of neurodevelopmental differences characterized by social and communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, sensory issues and unique strengths and differences. Autism…
The hands of an artist – the hands of a golfer
byReflections on golf, creativity and the magic of being By Claudia Mazzucco ”Golf gives you an insight into human nature, your own as well…