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  1. Was Matthew autistic? The Chosen makes it plausible

    Feb 3, 2025 · Was Matthew on the spectrum? The idea is entirely plausible and has become even more plausible through the talents and creativity of Dallas Jenkins, the creator, producer, …

  2. Why Matthew’s Disability in ‘The Chosen’ Matters

    May 7, 2021 · Seeing an autistic Matthew in The Chosen was a needed personal reminder of Christ’s heart to call those with ‘different abilities’ to bless others. If you walk into a room where …

  3. Why ‘The Chosen’s’ Neurodivergent Matthew is a Gift to the Autism

    Apr 15, 2025 · In a world where churches and religious communities often struggle to understand autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent traits, The Chosen offers a powerful message: Jesus …

  4. Paras Patel Talks Autism Awareness, Playing Matthew on 'The Chosen

    Apr 10, 2024 · In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Woman’s World sat down with actor Paras Patel, who plays the disciple Matthew, one of the most unique and beloved characters in the …

  5. Chosen’ actor Paras Patel: Portraying Matthew has ‘given me my …

    Jun 12, 2024 · The actor said that being able to portray Matthew, specifically as someone who has autism, and have so many people share how his portrayal has touched their lives has …

  6. Matthew in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

    Jun 6, 2020 · In The Chosen, Matthew is depicted as behaving in a way that could be consistent with mild autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or OCD. The show invented this aspect of Matthew's …

  7. Matthew’s Turnaround – WRITING GOD'S VISION—-AUTHOR …

    Jan 20, 2025 · One of my favorite scenes from the series The Chosen is when Matthew reconciles with his parents. The character he portrays reflects the profound challenges associated with …

  8. Is Matthew Autistic? The Chosen's Character Examined

    Sep 23, 2025 · Question 1: Is the character Matthew in The Chosen explicitly identified as autistic within the show’s narrative? No, the series does not explicitly label the character as autistic.

  9. Matthew (The Chosen) - Autistic characters wiki

    May 14, 2025 · The series' creator Dallas Jenkins has a daughter on the autism spectrum. [1] Based on what is presented in the gospels, he considers it not impossible that Matthew could …

  10. How THE CHOSEN Promotes Autism Awareness - Movieguide

    Apr 16, 2024 · THE CHOSEN star Paras Patel explained how putting Matthew on the autism spectrum has helped those on the spectrum in real life feel seen and better connect with the …