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…
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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…
Would Princess Margaret Have Made a Better Queen?
byPrincess Margaret was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and sister to The Queen. Header Photo: Queen…
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…
Did Jefferson Davis have Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism)?
byBy Nils Skudra As a Civil War historian, I have always been fascinated by the various personalities on both sides that played a pivotal…