What Makes an Ideal Movie for Children with Autism?

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Scott Klumb serves as the owner of SMK Media, which offers an array of film production, event livestreaming, drone, and still photography services. Boulder, CO resident Scott Klumb is also the producer, director, and editor of Autism: One Man’s Journey, a documentary memoir that explores his own experience of being diagnosed with autism.

Parents of children with autism need to factor in their child’s distinct personality particularly when it comes to sensory issues when choosing movies for the entire family, according to brain-power.com. While every child has their own unique combination of preferences, some children with autism enjoy animated movies the most. Children with autism can easily detect animated characters’ emotions because characters in animated films express their thoughts and feelings in blatant and exaggerated manners. A child with autism may enjoy animated movies like Moana, Frozen, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Many theaters now offer Sensory Friendly showings for Autistic children and their families.

Suitable movies for children with autism are rated G and PG. Toddlers and very young children may find violent scenes disturbing. Movies depicting violence and death are sometimes rated PG. Parents should avoid violent PG movies if their child appears disturbed during or after watching such films.