Written by SAPL on Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 in Film and TV, Pop Culture.
If you follow this blog, you are already familiar with its commentary on Big Bang Theory‘s Sheldon Cooper’s portrayal of Asperger’s syndrome.
You may be surprised to learn there are many characters that have either been officially diagnosed on screen or whose characteristics strongly point to it.
(more…)Written by SAPL on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 in Film and TV, Pop Culture, Stuff Aspergers Like Book Quote.
It all sounds so fun and educational.
A nice afternoon with the family with several guys here to entertain, make funny jokes and give a great lecture on autism.
Not so, says Asperger’s Are Us, a comedic troupe with their own HBO and Netflix series. With skits that highlight a politician’s sex scandal, don’t expect a family friendly environment with that PBS feeling.
Does this make some offended? Or add more to the humor?
Written by SAPL on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 in Asperger People In The News, Film and TV.
Walk the Plank. The Shrinking Steps. A warped and mega wall.
Sounds like an obstacle course from a video game or a funhouse for children. Anyone who’s ever watched NBC’s American Ninja Warrior knows that while these look fun to watch, they can be brutal on those who are competing.
This season’s show has a standout for several reasons.
He’s a 19-year-old engineering student with autism that can be described as “inspirational.”
Written by SAPL on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 in Film and TV, Pop Culture.
Those into CBS’ Big Bang Theory are marking an end to one comedic and nerdy era.
The show’s finale was taped earlier this month and will air tonight (Thursday, May 16).
All of you Penny, Leonard, Bernadette and other fans have watched the group of graduate students grow up from shy and awkward aspiring scientists to confident, brash guys and gals who are either already married with families or well on their way to, despite all their quirks.
Yes, even Sheldon found a wife.
Written by SAPL on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 in Film and TV.
Anybody who’s watched the nerdy and sometimes annoying Sheldon on Big Bang Theory AND has any knowledge of Asperger’s syndrome has definitely made some connections.
Mayim Bialik, who plays Sheldon’s girlfriend on the show has a few opinions on the matter, and as a neuroscientist who took a break from the screen at UCLA, has some great theories on why no one is quick to label Sheldon just yet…She also has some great theories on everybody else’s eccentricities, including Leonard and Stuart.
Written by SAPL on Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 in Film and TV.
Blue Man Group, known for incorporating music and art with a distinctive makeup set no other act can mimic, will be hosting an autism-friendly performance on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Blue Man Group Theatre at Universal CityWalk in Orlando, FL.
More and more theatrical acts are devoting some of their performances to the cause, but not everyone may know exactly what goes into an autism-friendly performance.
Written by SAPL on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 in Film and TV.
Netflix has renewed Atypical for a third season.
The series chronicles the life of a teenager with Asperger’s named Sam, played by Keir Gilchrist, as he begins to encounter the world of girls.
But he may be more interested in his therapist girl.
Written by SAPL on Thursday, October 25th, 2018 in Film and TV.
Aspergers on the stage in Ireland. Aspergers on the stage in the states.
This must be the season for Aspergers in the arts!
Dancing Lessons by Mark St. Germain takes a look at a professor with Asperger’s syndrome who requests the assistance of a temporary decommissioned Broadway star to teach him the moves she made before injuring her leg.
