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Displaying all articles tagged:
Autism
theater review
Dec. 10, 2023
The Too-Steady Charm of
How to Dance in Ohio
A winning cast of autistic actors elevates a rote concept.
By
Jackson McHenry
close reads
Feb. 17, 2021
You Don’t Have to Be a Superhero
Recent onscreen depictions of autistic adults reflect the entertainment world’s growing — if still imperfect — understanding of a lifelong condition.
By
Brady Gerber
movie review
Feb. 12, 2021
Oof, What Are We to Do with Sia’s New Movie,
Music
?
It’s not just controversial, it’s also quite terrible.
By
Bilge Ebiri
apologies?
Feb. 4, 2021
Sia Says ‘Sorry’ and Adds Warning Label to Movie,
Music,
After Golden Globe Noms
After tweeting out a string of apologies for her debut film’s handling of autism, Sia deactivated her Twitter account.
By
Chris Murphy
log off
Nov. 20, 2020
Sia Criticized for Not Casting Actors With Autism, Attacks Critics on Twitter
Maddie Ziegler plays the character billed as “a teenager with special needs.”
By
Justin Curto
the industry
June 15, 2020
Jason Katims’s New Show Is About Friends With Autism Navigating Their 20s
And it’s coming to Amazon.
By
Devon Ivie
Oct. 6, 2017
Dina
Is a Slight But Sweet Look at a Neurologically Atypical Romance
The Sundance Grand Jury Prize–winning doc drags a bit, but has a lot of heart.
By
Emily Yoshida
Mar. 19, 2017
Sesame Street
Introduces Its First Muppet With Autism
60 Minutes
announced the character, Julia, will debut on
Sesame Street
soon.
By
Tolly Wright
tribeca film festival
Mar. 26, 2016
Tribeca Film Festival Won’t Screen an Anti-Vaccination Doc After All [Updated]
“We do not believe it contributes to or furthers the discussion I had hoped for.”
By
Dee Lockett
Feb. 3, 2015
Louis C.K., Amy Schumer, Larry David, and More Join Comedy Central’s […]
Comedy Central’s annual televised autism benefit Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs returns next month, and […]
By
Megh Wright
Nov. 8, 2014
Jerry Seinfeld Thinks He’s Slightly Autistic
“Basic social engagement is really a struggle.”
By
E. Alex Jung
kids doing awesome things
Dec. 26, 2012
This Year’s Little Drummer Boy Uses a Washing Machine Instead
Pa-rum-pum-pum-
awesome
.
By
Eliot Glazer
Oct. 17, 2012
Comedy Central’s ‘Night of Too Many Stars’ Has, Um, Too Many Stars
Here’s Nick Offerman offering to strip for you, if you donate enough money to Comedy Central’s star-studded autism benefit, Night of Too Many […]
By
Bradford Evans
Oct. 15, 2012
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Sell Their Friendship to the Highest Bidder
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler auctioned off a night of friendship, making $46,000 a piece, at Comedy Central’s annual Night of Too Many Stars autism […]
By
Bradford Evans
June 13, 2012
The Story of an Autistic Woman Discovering/Relating to ‘Community’
Julia Bascom recounts what it was like first discovering Community as a person with Autism. It’s a touching look into, as Julia describes, […]
By
Jesse David Fox
temple grandin
Feb. 8, 2010
Hollywood’s Big on Autism
Increased awareness about a disorder is a positive thing, right?
By
Emma Rosenblum