We all tend to watch movies, serials and documentaries to better understand different issues and phenomena. It is therefore very important to see and know a range of topics and problems through the film industry, especially when it comes to mental health and abilities. Since April is Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month, here's a list of movies and series that will help you better understand the experiences of people with autism.
atypical
When a boy with autism decides to have a boyfriend and seeks independence, his family embarks on a new path of self-discovery.
A Boy Called Yes
After the death of his wife, a skilled engineer struggles to care for his autistic son, who plunges into a fantasy world to escape the reality of experiencing bullshit.
The Lighthouse of the Orcas
A mother travels to Patagonia with her autistic son in search of orca whales in the hope that they will help her find an emotional connection.
The Story of Luke
After his grandmother and his caretaker, Luke, 25, have to learn how to live alone in an unknown world.
Fly Away
The bond of a woman named Jeanne with her teenage daughter, Mandy, who has autism spectrum disorders.
The United States of Autism
To answer the dilemmas surrounding his son, a father travels 11,000 miles for 40 days across America to interview individuals with autism.
Sounding The Alarm
The constant struggle and major concern of parents who have children with autism.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) becomes the primary caregiver of his younger brother (Leonardo DiCaprio) with autism. Gilbert finds himself between his love for Becky and the responsibility to protect his brother.
The Boy Who Could Fly
Eric Gibb, a young person with nonverbal autism, likes to stay on the roof and window ledges because he believes he can fly.
A Mother's Courage: Talking Back To Autism
A documentary about Margaret, a woman who has tried a variety of treatments to help her autistic son.
Wretches & Jabberers
The attempt of two autistic men trying to change the attitudes society has for them.
Life, Animated
The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and other Disney animated films help an autistic young man develop writing, speaking and reading skills.
Sources: Autism Speask, Bustle
