There is a TV series called The Chosen, which provides a bit of cultural context and background to the historical figure Jesus of Nazareth (central to the New Testament of the Bible). Producer Dallas Jenkins attempts to illustrate the diverse circumstances and characteristics of the twelve students, followers, or apostles. I mention this because one of the twelve, Matthew, is depicted as intellectually gifted and on the Autism spectrum. Twice exceptional, 2e.

As April is Autism Acceptance Month, for those who may be interested, here is a discussion of the portrayal of Matthew:

1- facebook - The Chosen - Paras Patel on playing Matthew (2019)
Originally Posted by facebook post
When we chose to make tax collector Matthew one of The Chosen’s main characters, two incredibly important decisions were made: one, to portray Matthew as having Asperger’s Syndrome; and two, to cast Paras Patel to play him.

The results have humanized Matthew and drawn audiences to him beyond our expectations.
2- YouTube (4:43), Matthew the tax collector - the complexities of the character
uploaded to the YouTube channel of The Chosen, November 2019
(same as facebook video, above; watch at either source)

3- dove.org - THE CHOSEN’S DALLAS JENKINS: GET USED TO DIFFERENT
Originally Posted by article
The tax collector-turned-disciple Matthew has emerged as the character Jenkins has seen audiences find most engaging, and one that he has personal investment in. The character in The Chosen has been written as being on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum, a disorder that makes interaction and nonverbal communication more difficult. Jenkins himself is on the spectrum, and has spent years studying the brain, psychology, and behavioral issues to better understand the issues and become a better leader.

While Jenkins sees that in his own life, and in members of his family like his daughter, the show’s portrayal of Matthew allows audiences to see how the spectrum can be a detriment and a strength. Building on Jenkins’ own efforts in the special needs community, Matthew allows audiences to consider those on the autism spectrum in a new way.
4- academic.logos.com - Exclusive interview with The Chosen producers
Originally Posted by article
Matthew’s autism
This was Dallas’ idea. He has a close personal and familial history with the autism spectrum and has studied it extensively. He noticed that Matthew’s gospel is more detail-oriented than the others, almost to the point of fastidiousness. And it was important to all of us that we show that people with differences — or possessing what society perceives as weaknesses — are exactly the kind of people Jesus would surround himself with.
5-cinemainfocus.com review
Originally Posted by review
... in an unusual decision that works well both biblically and cinematically, Matthew the tax-collector (Paras Patel) is portrayed as man on the autism spectrum with compulsive tendencies, including carrying a notebook and writing down what Jesus says.
6- YouTube (9:18), This girl's struggles led her to a beautiful Chosen moment
uploaded to the YouTube channel of The Chosen, February 2020
Originally Posted by YouTube video description
Last year we got a handwritten letter from a teenager with Asperger's. She expressed her deep connection to The Chosen as well as her love for music. What happened next impacted all of us.
Kaelyn Reese plays the cello beautifully, for a scene of The Chosen.