Atypical - a heart-warming vision of an atypical family

Atypical was a great surprise for me, a quite positive one at that.

The way they show and present autism, and a person on the spectrum with their own struggles, but also with every bit of usual teenage problems, just like everyone else, was for me a big step in moving forward.

It makes its contribution toward creating a more tolerant society and more informed people when it comes to autism.

Family

The whole story has a good structure. The way that this family, especially the mother (Jennifer Jason Leigh), has her life revolve around her son’s problem is quite realistic.

However, this is not just a show about disabilities. It’s a show about a family that happens to have a person on the spectrum in it. And most importantly, it shows us a realistic yet optimistic point of view, full of hope for many families out there.

What does it feel like?

By watching this show, you can have a closer idea of what a person on the spectrum might feel and think, and how you can deal with certain situations as well as interact with them, without making them, or yourself, uncomfortable.

The relationship between Sam and his sister (Jack Haven, Bombshell) is sweet and a good portrait of what normal feels like. There is no special treatment, but there is love and understanding.

Understanding Autism

I just finished watching the second season, and the fact that Sam (Keir Gilchrist, It Follows) joins a therapy group was very beneficial for the show and its viewers.

This vastly amplifies our knowledge and understanding of autism by showing other characters in the spectrum with different levels of autonomy and interests.

This show can be interesting in an educational way, and I’m definitely hoping for more episodes!

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