‘Atypical ’ Season 2 Adds Actors and Consultant With Autism

The Netflix series "Atypical" shares the story of a high school boy with autism facing the challenges of romance and achieving independence. The show originated last year and the second season recently aired. The first season was criticized for not using an actor with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to play the main character, Sam. The show has responded with new episodes that include eight actors and a writing consultant who all have ASD. Through improv, teens with autism tap into their inner comedian while building social-communication skills.  Broadway Performances Aimed at Audiences With Autism Children who use AAC devices put on a play to show the world that communicating is more than talking. According to an article in The New York Times, the second season makes several changes...

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