I have absolutely no idea how I missed this but I have currently been binging on it on Netflix and I am really stunned by the quality of the writing and the way the cases are inticritly built-up with the main protagonist Monk; played superbly by Tony Shalhoub; constantly solving the cases which the Police Department struggle to.
I have to say wow. Firstly there is a REAL (which is VERY rare in the mainstream other than A Typical and The Big Bang Theory) understanding of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Secondly there is a REAL understanding of neurodiveristy. Thirdly there is definite aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Fourthly it's showcasing HOW neurodiverse people struggle and is making it mainstream and brilliant in its own unique way.
This has long been overdue. As a nuerodiverse person myself it's very hard to educate others on what one can and can't do. There is far too much 'expert' understanding without understanding anything at all as the conditions are so different and people are extremely unique because that's how intelligence and nuerology and our genetic chromosome make-up works!
I love how able and intellectual Monk is a solving the hardest and most complicated cases. Often with complete eureka moments which are skilly-fully played-out in his mind with situational examples which completely bamboozle the Captain of the police force and other Detectives.
It also highlights the discrimination Monk faced for being neurodiverse as he's 'not ready for a job with a gun' yet is always relied on for him to do their work. Funny that how people need our intellect but won't compensate on paid work.
This educates people on the suffering of neurodiverse people and as a person who has been rejected for a lot of stuff in my life; without ever always really understanding why; it hit home hard really hard!
I don't even need to go into the plot line. It's pretty much there in the first five minutes. A case happens. Monk needs to solve it. The only person who can solve it is Monk. Monk is used by the police force and society but society doesn't adjust for Monk.
This is a constant pain for a nuerodiverse person as society doesn't adjust or understand how we think as people are different.
Instead your expected to follow society. This is very hard when your standardised thinking doesn't accomodate with societies' needs and you're just perceived as very different at best or a total freak at worst.
Educational people really need to watch this show to understand others. It should be on during diveresity training in College education and other areas of education. It's a really important aspect and I am glad that Monk has showcased neurodiversity so well.
Exceptional.
Did you know just (in the UK) 22% of autistic people are in paid work? If you saw this you would understand why neurodiverse people face so many challenges.
I have to say wow. Firstly there is a REAL (which is VERY rare in the mainstream other than A Typical and The Big Bang Theory) understanding of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Secondly there is a REAL understanding of neurodiveristy. Thirdly there is definite aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Fourthly it's showcasing HOW neurodiverse people struggle and is making it mainstream and brilliant in its own unique way.
This has long been overdue. As a nuerodiverse person myself it's very hard to educate others on what one can and can't do. There is far too much 'expert' understanding without understanding anything at all as the conditions are so different and people are extremely unique because that's how intelligence and nuerology and our genetic chromosome make-up works!
I love how able and intellectual Monk is a solving the hardest and most complicated cases. Often with complete eureka moments which are skilly-fully played-out in his mind with situational examples which completely bamboozle the Captain of the police force and other Detectives.
It also highlights the discrimination Monk faced for being neurodiverse as he's 'not ready for a job with a gun' yet is always relied on for him to do their work. Funny that how people need our intellect but won't compensate on paid work.
This educates people on the suffering of neurodiverse people and as a person who has been rejected for a lot of stuff in my life; without ever always really understanding why; it hit home hard really hard!
I don't even need to go into the plot line. It's pretty much there in the first five minutes. A case happens. Monk needs to solve it. The only person who can solve it is Monk. Monk is used by the police force and society but society doesn't adjust for Monk.
This is a constant pain for a nuerodiverse person as society doesn't adjust or understand how we think as people are different.
Instead your expected to follow society. This is very hard when your standardised thinking doesn't accomodate with societies' needs and you're just perceived as very different at best or a total freak at worst.
Educational people really need to watch this show to understand others. It should be on during diveresity training in College education and other areas of education. It's a really important aspect and I am glad that Monk has showcased neurodiversity so well.
Exceptional.
Did you know just (in the UK) 22% of autistic people are in paid work? If you saw this you would understand why neurodiverse people face so many challenges.