Community is Autistic (Episode 57)

Celebrating Autistic Culture: Community's Groundbreaking Representation in Television* Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss the TV show "Community," praising it as an "Autistic love fest" with authentic representation.* They celebrate Abed Nadir, played by Danny Pudi, as possibly the greatest autistic character in TV history, highlighting his canonical autism and self-acceptance.* The hosts explore how the show's creator, Dan Harmon, discovered his own autism while writing Abed's character, infusing the series with genuine autistic experiences.* "Community" is lauded for allowing characters to "unmask" and become more authentically themselves over time, showcasing positive relationship dynamics within the study group.* The podcast contrasts "Community's" respectful portrayal of autistic culture with problematic representations in shows like "The Big Bang Theory," where autism is often the punchline.* The hosts debunk common stereotypes about autistic individuals lacking empathy or social desires, emphasizing the show's nuanced depiction of autistic social connections.* Behind-the-scenes information is shared, including production challenges and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming "Community" movie.* Overall, "Community" is highly recommended as a show created by and for autistic individuals, offering a rare and valuable celebration of autistic culture and mindset in mainstream media.Which Community character do you relate to most? Tell us in the comments and use #AutisticCultureCatch to share your answer on your social media and connect with other listeners!A couple of those online autism quizzes we discussed:* RAADs R* CAT QDamian Milton - double empathy problemArticle: Eye on Emmy: Community‘s Danny Pudi on Abed’s Impressions, Marvel GigsVideo: Dan Harmon talks about Asperger's syndrome - Why Abed is a shamanVideo: Danny Pudi on Why He Is Not Abed Nadir Article: Community’s Dan Harmon Discovered He Had Asperger’s While Writing Abed’s CharacterArticle: The Secret World of Imagination Hidden in AutismArticle: Community Q&A: Danny Pudi on Abed’s Growth, Losing Troy, and All Those Frisbees Article: Dan Harmon Discusses His New Documentary, Addiction, and Going to Therapy Article: Danny Pudi On Living With Asperger’s: ‘I’m Just Trying To Be Honest About Who I Am’Documentary: Harmontown Book Club #02: FrankensteinEpisode 32: Animation is AutisticEpisode 36: Bad Autism DiagnosisEpisode 39: Dungeons and Dragons is AutisticEpisode 48: Child-to-Parent Diagnostic PipelineReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!Check us out on InstagramFind us on Apple podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPMatt’s social media: Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaLauria.com and Difference PressAngela’s social media: Twitter and TikTokTACP’s Autism-affirming TeePublic merch shop This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe