Summary: Autism The Musical

Implications associated with ASD. It is important to know that people with ASD “experience the world in different ways” (Good, 2015). In seeing the world differently, individuals with ASD may express themselves differently in regards to social and behavioral tendencies. Unfortunately, some of these tendencies may be distracting to others. However, it is important to remember that individuals with autism may not realize this is the case.
For example, a person with ASD may react to a certain situation by flapping their arms, having a temper tantrum, or repeating words or phrases (Good, 2015). An individual with ASD may perceive their own babbling or repeating of words as holding a conversation. Likewise, they may not realize their actions may be perceived by others as disruptive or unusual.
Throughout the movie, the children’s caregivers and supporters emphasize that the children do not perceive their own impulsive actions as being disruptive or unusual. Rather, the caregivers explain that it is their job to help their children learn how to control certain impulses. So, it is important to recognize that some social and behavioral implications associated with ASD are not necessarily bad behaviors, just different ways of socializing and