Curated Videos on Neurodivergence
BBC, ARTE, DW, National Geographic - high-quality documentaries to understand ADHD, autism, depression and more.
♾️ Autism
9 videosThe Connection Between the Gut, Autism, and Mental Health | Autism Research Institute
A research lecture from the Autism Research Institute examining the growing scientific evidence linking the gut microbiome, autism, and mental health. The Study Team explores how gastrointestinal differences in autistic individuals may interact with mood, anxiety and behavior, and what current research suggests for clinical practice.
Autism: Understanding the Spectrum | DW Documentary
DW Documentary explores what being on the autism spectrum really means — from diagnosis challenges to everyday life. Thorough, respectful and widely watched.
Autism spectrum disorders | Psycho | ARTE
A documentary series exploring psychological disorders and suffering. In this episode, autistic people powerfully express what their condition means to them.
Demystifying Autism and Overstimulation | BBC — Inside Our Autistic Minds
Chris Packham meets autistic people and helps them create personal films explaining what's really happening inside their autistic minds — overstimulation, sensory overload and more.
Inside Our Autistic Minds | BBC Select
Presenter and environmentalist Chris Packham, himself on the autism spectrum, meets autistic people at key turning points in their lives. He helps them express creatively how they sense and interact with the world, and introduces them to specialists who can answer their questions.
Why I Wouldn't Change My Asperger's | Chris Packham - BBC Stories
TV presenter Chris Packham was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in his 40s. In this BBC Stories short, he explains how the condition shapes the way he sees the world and why he wouldn't want to change it.
Atypical Learning — Autism & Neurodivergence at University (Award-Winning Documentary)
Director Masina Taule'alo, herself on the autism spectrum, interviews neurodivergent university students about how they experience social structures, learning environments and identity. A multi-award-winning student documentary (Rome Prisma, Melbourne Documentary, Onyko Films, and more).
What Is Autism Masking? | BBC Documentary
BBC explores autism masking — why autistic people, especially women, hide their traits to fit in, and the severe mental health cost of doing so for years.
Life with Autism | DW Documentary
DW Documentary follows Markus, an autistic man, for an entire year. An intimate, honest portrait of daily life with autism.