Long time since I watched that. I'll keep it in mind - maybe watch it soon now you've got me thinking. I've always been keen on his acting though - an impressive actor all round in my book.
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Long time since I watched that. I'll keep it in mind - maybe watch it soon now you've got me thinking. I've always been keen on his acting though - an impressive actor all round in my book.
However, I wouldn't have the slightest clue if Rain Man is an accurate representation or not:
Add me to the NO list.
Atypical was pathetic. First episode, everyone is hooking up. Even the lead character could get laid right then and there if he had played it cool. Ummm, how many of us on here have said we could stand on the corner with a $100 bill for one, small, tiny date--- even with an axe murderer and NOPE. No takers.... and he gets two dates? First, just a date, but the at the second, with ANOTHER partner, he gets a chance to get frisky? Get real. What about Aspies who don't want sex? What about Aspies who just want companionship? Or are asexual?
In terms of a realistic portrayal of autism, not really.
Shaun is a savant, which is not true for all people on the spectrum.
Does Shaun being a "savant" differ from HFA/Aspergers?
Yes, savant syndrome is an entirely different diagnosis than autism spectrum disorders.Does Shaun being a "savant" differ from HFA/Aspergers?