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I want recommendations for good media about autism. (lemmy.world)
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I'm starved for good representation, I'm very tired of searching for it myself in the sludge that the mainstream internet has become, and I want recommendations. A summary of the work and what you like about it would be helpful!

With non/fiction, I am searching for works that feature autism as a major theme or element. Other creative works like essays, web video, streaming, or that otherwise fall under the "content creation" banner should have autism informing the work in some significant way. If it's the kind of surface-level and/or clinical thing that shows up when you just search "autism" in YouTube, I don't want it. God forbid it's like Sia's Music, or whatever the anti-vax crowd or Autism Speaks put out.

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[–] SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I don't think it's official, but I think Hank Hill from the tv show King of the Hill is a better representation than a lot of official ones. He has his special interests and routines, but not in an over-the-top way, and he isn't some complete shut-in super genius.

He sales propane and propane accessories (one of his special interests, hia other is caringfor his lawn) he is loyal to the bone and if he works until 17:00 he works until 17:00 not 16:50 even if its a Friday. He has difficulty picking up on social cues, especially romantic ones, and how to conduct himself in very emotional situations. He has his three friends and wife, and they are his support and help through life and that if he got his wish, life would remain the same as always.

I find him very refreshing, especially compared to all the Sheldon Cooper like characters that are so common. But as I said, he doesn't officially have autism, so it depends on if that is a deal breaker or not for you.