Tag Archives: autism

Everything’s Gonna Be Okay (Freeform) Rated NR

Posted on February 6, 2020 by laurarachel4

After their father’s untimely death, Nicholas and his two half-sisters must learn to live together. Starring Kayla Cromer, Adam Faison, and Maeve Press. I was pleasantly surprised by this show. It’s not the best show, but it has heart. Nicholas, … Continue reading →

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The Good Doctor (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 1, 2017 by laurarachel4

A young surgeon with autism is hired into  a pediatric surgical unit. Starring Tamlyn Tomita, Freddie Highmore, Nicholas Gonzalez, Antonia Thomas, Chuku Modu, Beau Garrett, Hill Harper, Richard Schiff. Highmore is one of the most promising young actors out there, and in this drama he gets to show … Continue reading →

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The A Word (Sundance) Rated TV-NR

Posted on August 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Hughes family is just like any other family, until their son is diagnosed with autism. Based on the Israeli TV show Yellow Peppers by Keren Margalit.  Starring Morven Christie, Lee Ingleby, Greg McHugh, Vinette Robinson, Max Vento, Molly Wright, Christopher … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

A nine-year-old, autistic inventor searches for the lock to a key his father left him after he died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Starring Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, … Continue reading →

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Dear John (2010)

Posted on July 5, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 I love Nicholas Sparks’ books, every one of them. I usually can read them in one night. The movies not so much. There are a few that I enjoy watching and this is one that I enjoyed. This … Continue reading →

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