“The Umbrella Academy” is an American superhero television series that premiered on Netflix in 2019. Season 2 was just released, and features a character on the autism spectrum.
Harlan Cooper, a recurring character in Season 2 who is played by Justin Paul Kelly, is described as a shy autistic kid. As a professional speaker who’s on the autism spectrum, I’ve had opportunities to be an autism consultant to the entertainment industry.
When one of my friends mentioned Harlan, I had to give it a watch. I found Justin’s performance to be a realistic portrayal of somebody who’s on the autism spectrum.
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