On learning about AS and autism, seeing films are the most enjoyable and fruitful experience. It allows to see real people with traits and behavior.
1. Mozart and the Whales (viewable in youtube). Based on the book by Jerry Newport (2005)
2. The Red Carpet (clips on WrongPlanet.net)
3. Adam (Max Mayer, 2009)
The story of a man with Asperger’s and his relationship/employment challenges and triumphs.
4. As Good As it Gets
Jack Nicholson’s obsessive-compulsive character has many classic Aspergian traits. The whole film is about relinquishing control and allowing in the unpredictable, mainly in the form of people and relationships. (Laura Ziskin (Producer) & James L. Brooks (Director). (1997))
More movies at:
http://helpasperger.blogspot.tw/2012/04/blog-post_7074.html
1. Mozart and the Whales (viewable in youtube). Based on the book by Jerry Newport (2005)
2. The Red Carpet (clips on WrongPlanet.net)
3. Adam (Max Mayer, 2009)
The story of a man with Asperger’s and his relationship/employment challenges and triumphs.
4. As Good As it Gets
Jack Nicholson’s obsessive-compulsive character has many classic Aspergian traits. The whole film is about relinquishing control and allowing in the unpredictable, mainly in the form of people and relationships. (Laura Ziskin (Producer) & James L. Brooks (Director). (1997))
More movies at:
http://helpasperger.blogspot.tw/2012/04/blog-post_7074.html
