3 shows and movies about autism

1. Atypical

Atypical is a popular show on Netflix autism show. When a teen on the spectrum decides to get a girlfriend, his bid for more independence puts his whole family on a path of self-discovery. 

 

2. A Boy Called Po

A Boy Called Po is a movie about an autistic boy and his father. After the death of Po's mother, his father struggles to care for his son with autism, who regresses into a fantasy world to escape real-life bullying.

 

3. The Lighthouse of the Orcas

A mother travels to Patagonia with her autistic son with the hopes that a ranger and a pod of wild orcas can help him find an emotional connection. (Turn on English subtitles in Youtube settings)

 

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