Extraordinary Attorney Woo
A Korean drama about a brilliant autistic lawyer navigating social expectations and workplace challenges.
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay
Centers on a neurodiverse family, including an autistic teen.
Parenthood
Includes a nuanced portrayal of a child with High Functioning Autism/Twice Exceptional and the family’s journey.
The Good Doctor
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
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 Early seasons received criticism for lacking autistic actors and relying on outdated tropes.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.
Keep the Change
Romantic comedy about two autistic adults who meet in a support group and navigate love, family, and self-acceptance; features autistic actors portraying autistic characters.
Life, Animated
Chronicles a young autistic man using Disney films to connect with the world.
The Accountant
Features a main character with autism working as a forensic accountant with a secret.
A Brilliant Young Mind (X+Y)
Follows a young autistic math prodigy navigating social and academic challenges.
Temple Grandin
Biopic of autism advocate Temple Grandin; portrays sensory experiences and her scientific brilliance.