Yes and no, ma’am. Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of autism.
The Accountant (2016)
AUTISM DOC
A screenplay character in The Accountant (2016).
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Sample dialogue
...perceived as socially awkward, kids are often labeled as “geeks”, “nerds” or “freaks.” Most have difficulty understanding non-verbal cues; gestures, maintaining eye contact, touching. As a result many struggle with childhood friendships. As an adult, relationships can be difficult. He may suffer from depression--
scene 7 — INT. CABIN - WAITING ROOM - DAYThe reason I started the Institute.
scene 151 — INT. JUSTINE’S ROOM - DAYMa’am, your son is a unique, remarkable young man--
scene 7 — INT. CABIN - WAITING ROOM - DAYWhat if we’ve been using the wrong tests to quantify intelligence in children with autism? Your son’s not less-than. He’s different.
scene 150 — INT. HARBOR NEUROSCIENCE-CORRIDORWe accept every child on the spectrum, no one is turned away. Justine’s one of our few full-time residents. She stopped talking thirty years ago, communicates with a digital translator now.
scene 151 — INT. JUSTINE’S ROOM - DAY
Bookends
That’s right, you’re a software engineer. I’m sorry, is that good?