Meatlejuice wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

If someone really was at the point that they couldn't function in a normal school, they would go to a specific school for special needs. The idea that they do is… strange to me?

What's so strange about that? If they can't function in a normal school, they don't go to a normal school. Makes a lot of sense to me.

Was referring to the fact they go to normal schools.

Meatlejuice wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

United Statesian

lol

I once had an argument with a certain chap of the Argentine variety who had a great disdain of the word “American”.

Anyway this topic is about Autistic media and I still haven't got around to watching “The Good Doctor”. Has anyone? Likely not.

Edit: Bones' Dr Temperance Brennan is still best character who may be autistic.

LastContinue wrote:

Anyway this topic is about Autistic media and I still haven't got around to watching “The Good Doctor”. Has anyone? Likely not.

I've seen it on TV a few times, absolutely cannot stand it.

Meatlejuice wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

Anyway this topic is about Autistic media and I still haven't got around to watching “The Good Doctor”. Has anyone? Likely not.

I've seen it on TV a few times, absolutely cannot stand it.

I'm the same. There's a few scenes that are… decent at best. The rest of it is a mixture of filler and poor writing trying to get you to emphasise with this very over-the-top representation of autism.

Not to mention that he's performing medical miracles like the second coming of Christ.

LastContinue wrote:

Meatlejuice wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

Anyway this topic is about Autistic media and I still haven't got around to watching “The Good Doctor”. Has anyone? Likely not.

I've seen it on TV a few times, absolutely cannot stand it.

I'm the same. There's a few scenes that are… decent at best. The rest of it is a mixture of filler and poor writing trying to get you to emphasise with this very over-the-top representation of autism.

Not to mention that he's performing medical miracles like the second coming of Christ.

it's the theme with autistic media, gotta make them an amazing savant who can't socialize.

-ColorMaster- wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

Meatlejuice wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

Anyway this topic is about Autistic media and I still haven't got around to watching “The Good Doctor”. Has anyone? Likely not.

I've seen it on TV a few times, absolutely cannot stand it.

I'm the same. There's a few scenes that are… decent at best. The rest of it is a mixture of filler and poor writing trying to get you to emphasise with this very over-the-top representation of autism.

Not to mention that he's performing medical miracles like the second coming of Christ.

it's the theme with autistic media, gotta make them an amazing savant who can't socialize.

It's a shame. As much as I do love Bones, their representation does align with this view too. Although less on the social side. De Temperance Brennan is shown to have some difficulties in social situations but is far from unable to socialise. Watching her grow as a character is really rewarding too.

LastContinue wrote:

-ColorMaster- wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

Meatlejuice wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

Anyway this topic is about Autistic media and I still haven't got around to watching “The Good Doctor”. Has anyone? Likely not.

I've seen it on TV a few times, absolutely cannot stand it.

I'm the same. There's a few scenes that are… decent at best. The rest of it is a mixture of filler and poor writing trying to get you to emphasise with this very over-the-top representation of autism.

Not to mention that he's performing medical miracles like the second coming of Christ.

it's the theme with autistic media, gotta make them an amazing savant who can't socialize.

It's a shame. As much as I do love Bones, their representation does align with this view too. Although less on the social side. De Temperance Brennan is shown to have some difficulties in social situations but is far from unable to socialise. Watching her grow as a character is really rewarding too.

If it's just a little difficulty rather than an inability it sounds alright to me.

LastContinue wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

LastContinue wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

Ok I’m just curious how does it feel to have autism? I know y’all are probably tired of answering this question sorrry

I don't really think it has a feel (Asperger here).

It's hard to describe. I have heightened emotions and not the one's that are nice. Heightened fear and “worry” are two. I wouldn't say anxiety, but when I do worry / fear something it is heightened a lot.
I overthink things to the point that I worry over nothing, and I can't help it. ‘Tis why I don’t have a fear of heights but if I feel there's any chance that I could die / get injured I'mma nope out of there real quick.

I used to find social interactions impossible until I just said “Heck it, what happens happens” and for some reason God blessed me with the miracle cure to my ailments and now I don't struggle to talk to people I don't know.

I'm probably the worst person you could ask that question because I just lucked out of lots of difficulties through time to the point it's almost as though I don't have it half the time…

I know I do because I was on medication for it for the longest time.

Thanks for trying to explain. I think I kinda know how it feels. Do you go to school? Kids with special needs at my school aren’t allowed to be a part of the normal classrooms, they’re kept separate and even are only allowed to eat lunch with everyone else twice a month.

Wow that sounds terrible and yes I go to school and I actually don't have anything different done to/for me but that's more of a ignorance towards the existence of Autism and less of inclusivity.

I wonder why they do it. Maybe because they think the kids will be bullied?

Belataphe wrote:

Ok I’m just curious how does it feel to have autism? I know y’all are probably tired of answering this question sorrry

To me autism helps my to understand how people work, because all autistic people have a certain interest that they are fixated on and mine is (kinda) phycology and it helps to understand peoples personalitys and doings more.

But its hard, it feels as if people are shouting all the time, and everyone and everything is collapsing on to you… i have aspergers and adhd and only told my friends about it 6 months ago and they totally understand it.

Belataphe wrote:

I wonder why they do it. Maybe because they think the kids will be bullied?

Honestly half of the characters in autistic media seem to belond on r/iamverysmart
Most of us are fairly normal, but we have a very specific interest we excel within.

… do half of these shows even have someone with autism on the writing / production team?

LastContinue wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

I wonder why they do it. Maybe because they think the kids will be bullied?

Honestly half of the characters in autistic media seem to belond on r/iamverysmart
Most of us are fairly normal, but we have a very specific interest we excel within.

… do half of these shows even have someone with autism on the writing / production team?

Yeah, im on the half way point between halfway and high funching scale lol so im kinda different

Bump

There’s one show, I forgot what it’s called. It’s on Netflix (I don’t think it’s a kids show so idk if Scratch will let me say it if I remember)

Belataphe wrote:

There’s one show, I forgot what it’s called. It’s on Netflix (I don’t think it’s a kids show so idk if Scratch will let me say it if I remember)

Say ittt

StrangerThingsFan365 wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

There’s one show, I forgot what it’s called. It’s on Netflix (I don’t think it’s a kids show so idk if Scratch will let me say it if I remember)

Say ittt

I forgottt

StrangerThingsFan365 wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

There’s one show, I forgot what it’s called. It’s on Netflix (I don’t think it’s a kids show so idk if Scratch will let me say it if I remember)

Say ittt

Oh it’s Atypical

Belataphe wrote:

StrangerThingsFan365 wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

There’s one show, I forgot what it’s called. It’s on Netflix (I don’t think it’s a kids show so idk if Scratch will let me say it if I remember)

Say ittt

Oh it’s Atypical

Oh yeah

StrangerThingsFan365 wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

StrangerThingsFan365 wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

There’s one show, I forgot what it’s called. It’s on Netflix (I don’t think it’s a kids show so idk if Scratch will let me say it if I remember)

Say ittt

Oh it’s Atypical

Oh yeah

Idk I haven’t seen it

Belataphe wrote:

StrangerThingsFan365 wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

StrangerThingsFan365 wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

There’s one show, I forgot what it’s called. It’s on Netflix (I don’t think it’s a kids show so idk if Scratch will let me say it if I remember)

Say ittt

Oh it’s Atypical

Oh yeah

Idk I haven’t seen it

Sames

Belataphe wrote:

StrangerThingsFan365 wrote:

Belataphe wrote:

There’s one show, I forgot what it’s called. It’s on Netflix (I don’t think it’s a kids show so idk if Scratch will let me say it if I remember)

Say ittt

Oh it’s Atypical

My Mum's watched it and says it's pretty accurate from her experience working with autistic people (including myself), but I don't have any interest in watching it, primarily because I've heard that they only hired one person to do cross-checking for the writing on the show and said person is also affiliated with Autism Speaks. (This could all be hearsay, of course, so tell me if I've got this wrong.)