Hi All. I have been watching a lot of House lately, and just started “Extrodinary Attorney Woo”. I am curious to know what you all think of their portrails of Autism. Is it pandering? Representation? Romantisation?

Also see “The Good Doctor”, “Atypical”, “Love on the spectrum” etc.

  • CameronDev@programming.devOPEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Yeah, I get that its a spectrum, but I dont know the distribution, hence why I am seeking opinions here.

    I guess i was just worried that it sets up an unrealistic expectation/stereotype, that may not be beneficial?

    “Oh you have autism? Thats so cool, whats your super power?” - This kinda of thing. Kind of the Autism version of “Oh, your asian, you must be good at math”.

    Ill definitely watch the rest of Woo anyway, I did enjoy the first episode.

    • bionicjoey@lemmy.caEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Don’t worry, it definitely paints a complete picture. You’ll see once you reach episode 3. Episode 10 was my personal favourite though. It felt very validating seeing some of the struggles she experiences in that one.