Out of My Mind

As an ACTUALLY AUTISTIC Girl who is a PART TIME AAC USER. This film is AMAZING... this is the 1st real AAC rep I've seen kn film that doesn't portray disability as something to be overcome or something to be feared or that "normal" should be the goal. Neurodiversity positive and positive representation of CP according to my best friend who had CP herself this is just so beautiful... I am truly amazed and think it was so so so well done! A SOLID 09/10!!! The ONLY thing that could have made it better would have been if there has maybe been a side character who also used a talker but part time. That would have made this a 10/10. It's entertaining, the acting is great, and it made me cry and it has A MAIN CHARACTER WHO USES AAC!!!! I cannot say enough good things about this movie!!! Watch watch watch!!!

As a father of a non-verbal, wheelchair-bound child with cerebral palsy who uses an AAC device with a joystick as his primary voice, "Out of My Mind" resonated with me deeply. The film captures the day-to-day realities of families like ours with incredible authenticity. Several scenes hit home, especially the one where the motivating teacher encourages the parents to allow their child to attend regular classes. As protective parents, we've been there, reluctant to embrace change for our child's sake. The moment in the film where the child gazes out the window, leaning toward the floor, mirrored our own child's behavior in such an emotional way.

Another touching moment was when the father tries to get other kids to include his child in their play, and the child walks away without showing sadness, simply moving on to another activity. This quiet resilience is something we witness with our own kid every day. The film also beautifully shows how the child processes thoughts, forming sentences through single words and pictures-just like my child does with his AAC device.

The scene where the father cries hearing his child speak for the first time through the AAC device was so familiar to me. I've lived that exact moment, and watching it unfold on screen brought all those emotions flooding back. It's a moment of pure joy and relief. There's also a small but significant moment that shows how families like ours adapt to the world-like when other kids' parents put down cardboard to protect their floors. It reminded us of how we, too, make sure to wipe our child's wheelchair wheels before entering a friend's house to avoid soiling their carpets.

The film also highlights how others sometimes misunderstand or make awkward comments, such as asking if the child is okay when they're laughing-something many of us with children with CP are all too familiar with.

But above all, the film beautifully depicts how, no matter the challenges we face, everything is brighter when our child smiles. The joy that my kid's smile brings to my heart is immeasurable. It reminds me that, despite the struggles, everything is okay. Out of My Mind captures the strength, resilience, and love of children with disabilities and their families in such a heartfelt, truthful way.

I wholeheartedly give it a 10/10-star rating.

As a person with non-speaking CP, it was nice to see someone like me as a main character. I think the movie did a pretty good job of telling the story. It shows the challenges everyone faces when trying something new and also shows how far behind the world is on inclusion. I feel like the story was a decent adaptation of the book, but was toned down for the movie. The only thing I didn't like is that it still flattened Melody's personality. Disabilities do not make people one dimensional, the world tries to do that. This movie tried to show that. I think everyone will benefit from watching it. Either to feel seen or learn something new.

If you are feeling low and demotivated this movie is the right pic for you.

I personally like this movie because there are no over the top scene and the narrative is very natural without any artificial cookedup scenes.

Definitely this movie will make you think about the importance of life and also make you feel the gratitude that owe.

This movie clearly depicted how the actual characters behave as if it is in the real world and also this movie will make you cry laugh motivated and energized.

Definitely this movie is worth watch of your time if you want a cool relaxed family movie and also this will definitely add value to your life. Thank you to both cast and crew.

Well how about that. I never thought Disney would ever make a movie based on a novel like this, and it actually turned out great. Out of My Mind is a very inspiring movie for people with disabilities. Where it values the disability representation and shows that even they can do anything. There may be times where it's a your typical teen film, but a lot of effort that's put for having an inspiring story, a good amount of character development, great acting, and a powerful moral that's beautifully put in the end. I think this is the movie that the people with disabilities need to watch. To be inspired of what the movie is trying to say. And I believe that even those that are not disabled will be touched with this movie too. I'm sure that the novel has inspired those groups before. But maybe it'll inspire some more of them that are more of movie people, and that's a great example of how it does. And if Melody Brooks can be successful even without a voice, then anyone else can.