The quotes from the book on which the film is based give the impression that locked within every autistic is a literary genius waiting to get out. But the moment author David Mitchell made an appearance it was difficult not to see the whole thing as a middle class fantasy of what it is like to be autistic.
Indeed, a little research shows that there is scepticism amongst medical professionals over the authenticity of the original text. Perhaps if there had been less style and more content we could have more easily decided for ourselves. As it was I felt more manipulated than informed.
Indeed, a little research shows that there is scepticism amongst medical professionals over the authenticity of the original text. Perhaps if there had been less style and more content we could have more easily decided for ourselves. As it was I felt more manipulated than informed.