I have a 17 year old "high" functioning son and can tell you that the portrayals of different forms of "high" functioning autism are very accurate. My son is like Jack. He's smart but very blunt. His teen group is filled with Jacks, Violets and Harrisons. The series doesn't sugarcoat autism. There are highs and there are lows...as in life. I thought the acting was superb. Our kids aren't easy but they are so worth it. I hope folks who aren't familiar with autism will watch this series.