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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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…
Amanda LaMunyon on Megyn Kelly Today show
byHow painting unlocked one woman’s ability as a savant. Congratulations to Amanda LaMunyon who on the Megyn Kelly show this morning! Here’s the video…
Looking for a diagnosis: my art and savant syndrome
byBy Stephie King I was going stir crazy as usual. I needed an outlet. My modus operandi was to be emotional while having no…
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…
Fierce Love and Art: an interview with Dr. Laurence Becker
by“Synchronicity is evident when a Life is ABLAZE with ReFIREment,” Laurence A. Becker By Ron Sandison On March 22, I was delighted as I…
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…