Philip Morgan (Miracle Run)

Philip Morgan is a main character in the drama movie Miracle Run.

Character creation
The movie is based on the novel Miracle Run: Watching My Autistic Sons Grow Up- and Take Their First Steps Into Adulthood by Corinne Morgan-Thomas. Autism consulting was done by dr. Lillian Stiegler.

Autism
Philip and his fraternal twin brother Steven are both diagnosed with autism at the age of 7. Philip only communicates via echolalia, but learns to independently speak with the help of a learning therapist.