AutFest Texas Changes the Narrative on Autism

Tonight's online festival lets the community tell its own stories

"...or, worse, misrepresented by those who know little about autism. The Autism Society of Texas (AST) is working to..."

Sept. 13, 2020 Screens Post by Naomi Brady

Paying Out of Pocket for Autism

Needed treatment deemed "not cost-effective" by city insurer

"...older of her two children had been diagnosed with autism. The news was not surprising – 2-year-old Quintin had..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Ground Floor Theatre’s Gibberish Mostly

This production of Max Langert’s brave play breaks the silence about autism and the stigma and shame surrounding it

"...Langert's brave play, explores a family affected by profound autism by giving us a peek inside their minds, where..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Council Proposes ABA Coverage

Advocates persuade Council on autism treatment benefits

"...calculated costs at 40 hours per week. According to Autism Speaks, a national advocacy group that sponsors autism research,..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Chocolate

This spicy Thai actioner comes from the director of Ong Bak.

"...academy. The preteen Zen, gifted with the sort of autism that allows her to watch, learn, and master muay..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Laal Singh Chaddha

Indian remake of Forrest Gump even more cloying than the original

"...man with a low IQ, probably somewhere on the autism spectrum, Khan plays Laal as a caricature of an..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Hurtado

Tyson's Run

Feel-good high school sports drama

"...Feel-good high school sports drama as a teen with autism (Dodson) tries to compete in a marathon and win..."

March 11, 2022 Movie Review

Dina

"...while afterward. Both Dina and Scott are on the autism spectrum, and very much in love...."

Oct. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Life, Animated

The magic of Disney unlocks a boy's mind

"...In Life, Animated – about a young man with autism who found through Disney movies a way to articulate..."

July 22, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Dogtooth

This willfully perverse Greek drama is a far cry from the Hellenic classics.

"...about all day engaging in games that border on autism and incest. Life grows more complicated when the father..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Adam

Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne co-star in this love story about a guy with Asperger's Syndrome and the girl who lives next door.

"...Adam, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. (The raccoons will return to do service, for a..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Black Balloon

This prize-winning Australian film is a moving, youth-oriented work, featuring lovely performances by Toni Collette and Gemma Ward.

"...big – scarily strong, too). Seventeen-year-old Charlie has severe autism and attention deficit disorder; he lost the ability of..."

April 10, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Teens4Autism a Success!

First teen-powered benefit is a hit

"...Saturday, September 12 for the very first show supporting Teens4Autism and Thoughtful House, organizations helping better the situation for..."

Sept. 27, 2009 Music Post by Olivia Bennett

A World of Their Own

Growing Population

"...of AISD's 9,400 special education students -- diagnosed with autism. Except for one known genetic factor, called Fragile X..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature by Spike Gillespie

The Reason I Jump

Poetic insight into autism, based on Naoki Higashida memoir

"...Naoki Higashida, a nonspeaking 13-year-old Japanese boy on the autism spectrum, published The Reason I Jump, a book of..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Horse Boy

This locally produced film is an intimate and endlessly inspiring look at one family's struggle to cope with autism.

"...this moving documentary film about one family’s experience with autism. The Horse Boy – which won the Audience Award..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Jesus Loves Hyde Park, Too

"...Autism Article Excellent..."

June 25, 1999 Column

TV Eye

PBS' Independent Lens airs a locally made and deeply moving story of one family's extraordinary journey to help their son with special needs

"...becoming more aloof and withdrawn. The diagnosis: Rowan had autism. Upon hearing the news, Rupert Isaacson felt like he'd..."

May 7, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Real Road to Wellville?

Two strange and inspiring stories of the healing power of food – and how terribly it can hurt us

"...difficult phase: He was beginning to show signs of autism. At 22 months, he still wasn't talking. He refused..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Ben's Turn

"...summer's-almost-here distraction in between. Ben Lowe, a child with autism, is a special education student in the regular education..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

Unless Abbott Interferes, Daniel Perry to Serve 25 Years

"I know it’s never going to be the same again.” – Whitney Mitchell

"...hearing on May 9, saying that he suffers from autism and PTSD, conditions that make it difficult for him..."

May 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Come Play

Monster living within your phone doesn't deserve your screentime

"...will be Oliver (Robertson), a young boy with profound autism who communicates through an app on his phone. Already..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Josh Thomas’s New Show Promises Everything’s Gonna Be Okay

Qmmunity chats with the writer, actor, creator about his latest work

"...two younger half sisters – one of whom has autism – when their father dies. Now Nicholas finds himself..."

Dec. 11, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Erica Lies

There Goes the Neighborhood

City split over the latest in urban living options: short-term rentals

"...20-year-old son, Derek Strunk. Derek is nonverbal and has autism, and his mother brings him to Aus­tin for weeklong,..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Film News

Claire Danes eyes an Austin shoot

"...Temple Grandin, who found great success despite suffering from autism, is slated for an October shoot at Austin Studios...."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...there’s no such thing.   – Kat McNevins Inaugural Autism Sensory Fair..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Taste of Ethiopia’s Owner Woinee Mariam Shares Her Story

And her recipe for red lentil stew

"...will be to teach special ed kids, kids with autism, kids left alone at home who have to cook...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Difficulties of Dining With Kids

Is the restaurant industry making a bad situation worse?

"...of children with special needs, mostly kids on the autism spectrum or who are otherwise neurodivergent, whose experiences suggest..."

March 3, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Improv Comedy’s Full Spectrum

Treating social anxiety one laugh at a time

"...seem that attempting improv comedy for anyone diagnosed with autism would be impossible...."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Needs Health Writers

"...but just has to add, “No, it doesn’t cause autism.” And his only mention of the dozen bills that..."

April 29, 2015 Postmarks

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