autistic actors playing autistic roles

Reason #302 why representation is important – Photo credit: screenshot/Israeli TV

Movies, Pop Culture, Popular, Top Splash

In historic role, an autistic actress will play an autistic character on new TV series

Heather Wake

5/4/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026