By Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

Despite the recent push toward more inclusive storytelling, very few movies accurately portray the largest minority group in the world.

By Trinity Crompton, Molloy College

By Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

As both the star of ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay’ and an actress on the spectrum, she’s eliminating harmful stereotypes of autism that other shows often perpetuate.

By Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Baby steps are better than no steps at all, but shows like ‘Atypical’ and ‘Special’ still have their flaws.

By Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

I’ll give you a hint: It’s not because of the humor or heartwarming resolutions (though those are nice).