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Autism

  1. theater review
    The Too-Steady Charm of How to Dance in OhioA winning cast of autistic actors elevates a rote concept.
    By Jackson McHenry
  2. close reads
    You Don’t Have to Be a SuperheroRecent onscreen depictions of autistic adults reflect the entertainment world’s growing — if still imperfect — understanding of a lifelong condition.
    By Brady Gerber
  3. movie review
    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
  4. apologies?
    Sia Says ‘Sorry’ and Adds Warning Label to Movie, Music, After Golden Globe NomsAfter tweeting out a string of apologies for her debut film’s handling of autism, Sia deactivated her Twitter account.
    By Chris Murphy
  5. log off
    Sia Criticized for Not Casting Actors With Autism, Attacks Critics on TwitterMaddie Ziegler plays the character billed as “a teenager with special needs.”
    By Justin Curto
  6. the industry
    Jason Katims’s New Show Is About Friends With Autism Navigating Their 20sAnd it’s coming to Amazon.
    By Devon Ivie
  7. Dina Is a Slight But Sweet Look at a Neurologically Atypical RomanceThe Sundance Grand Jury Prize–winning doc drags a bit, but has a lot of heart.
    By Emily Yoshida
  8. Sesame Street Introduces Its First Muppet With Autism60 Minutes announced the character, Julia, will debut on Sesame Street soon.
    By Tolly Wright
  9. tribeca film festival
    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
  10. 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
  11. Jerry Seinfeld Thinks He’s Slightly Autistic“Basic social engagement is really a struggle.”
    By E. Alex Jung
  12. kids doing awesome things
    This Year’s Little Drummer Boy Uses a Washing Machine InsteadPa-rum-pum-pum-awesome.
    By Eliot Glazer
  13. 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
  14. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Sell Their Friendship to the Highest BidderTina 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
  15. 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
  16. temple grandin
    Hollywood’s Big on AutismIncreased awareness about a disorder is a positive thing, right?
    By Emma Rosenblum