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Episode 3: Autistic Representation with Scott Steindorff

Apr 16, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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Episode description

Scott Steindorff is a film and television producer, writer, and autism advocate known for such works as Station Eleven, Love in the Time of Cholera, Chef, and The Lincoln Lawyer. His latest film, Understanding Autism, is a documentary featuring an array of interviews with people on the autism spectrum. Hosts Rachael Brusic and Tara May talked with Scott about autistic representation in Hollywood and the continued need for change, acceptance, and understanding in the culture at large.


Topics

  • Scott's story - 0:45
  • Understanding Autism - 4:14
  • ABA therapy & forced masking - 5:38
  • Creativity & struggle in an autistic world - 13:40
  • The need for change & understanding - 20:04
  • Shame & stigma vs. empathy & opportunity - 22:32
  • Autistic representation in entertainment - 24:40
  • From Station Eleven to an autism documentary - 29:40


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