Parenthood

Parenthood show Includes a nuanced portrayal of a child with High Functioning Autism/Twice Exceptional and the family’s journey.

Includes a nuanced portrayal of a child with High Functioning Autism/Twice Exceptional and the family’s journey.

The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor show Features an autistic surgeon with savant syndrome. While praised for increasing visibility, this portrayal has been critiqued by some autistic viewers for perpetuating certain stereotypes.

Features an autistic surgeon with savant syndrome. While praised for increasing visibility, this portrayal has been critiqued by some autistic viewers for perpetuating certain stereotypes.

Atypical

Atypical show Follows a teenage boy on the autism spectrum navigating high school, family, and relationships. Early seasons received criticism for lacking autistic actors and relying on outdated tropes. Later seasons improved.

Follows a teenage boy on the autism spectrum navigating high school, family, and relationships. Early seasons received criticism for lacking autistic actors and relying on outdated tropes. Later seasons improved.