Ruth C. Sullivan family member with developmental disabilities. She retired from the Autism Services Center on November 1, 2007 at the age of 83. Sullivan assisted in the production of the 1988 movie "Rain Man" by serving as a consultant on autistic behavior, and Dustin Hoffman worked with Sullivan and her son Joseph, who has autism, when practicing for his role. Hoffman thanked her and Joseph in his Oscar speech. Sullivan has the last credit in the movie, and the extended DVD version features an interview with Joe. (Joe Sullivan was not the only inspiration for Hoffman's role; the role was originally written
Autism in Love Autism in Love Autism in Love is an American documentary film released in 2015. The film follows four adults with autism, focusing on love and adult relationships, and for two of the people, their relationships with their parents. Dave and Lindsey, who both have autism, have been romantically involved for eight years. At the end of the film, they decide to get married. Lenny is a young adult who lives with his single mother. Stephen has been married for over 20 years. The film shows his struggles with his wife's terminal illness. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival