iapetus79

As a parent of a son with ASD - this movie was very relatable. I'd rate it a 15 if I could! It was reassuring to see that all of our struggles and happy little moments were portrayed in the film. The movie did a great job of showing what an incredible experience it is to parent an autistic child and see their brains work so fast or their deeply empathetic souls. I don't feel that any of it was over the top, exaggerated or predictable. All of the actors did a phenomenal job. One of my favorite parts of the film is that it doesnt portray just he happy side of things, but also balances it by showing the exhausting side of parenting a neurodiverse kid - like when they get fully undressed when going to the bathroom, or needing to move at their pace without trying to force things along, or when a random flip switches and food they love, they suddenly hate. The highs and lows in the film are real life. I know some have been critical of this film, but I firmly believe it is because they can't relate. While I think the religious aspect of the film could have been a little lighter, overall, this film speaks to the lived experience as a family. It's not perfect. It's not a fairytale. It's messy and haphazard and often a struggle. I, for one, embrace the realness.