TY - JOUR
T1 - Pros and Cons of Character Portrayals of Autism on TV and Film
AU - Nordahl-Hansen, Anders
AU - Øien , Roald
AU - Fletcher-Watson, Susan
PY - 2017/11/23
Y1 - 2017/11/23
N2 - Portrayals of characters with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or with autistic traits on film and in TV-series are increasing. Such portrayals may contribute in increasing awareness of the condition but can also increase stereotypes. Thus, these character portrayals are subject to heated debate within the ASD-community, but also in the general public at large. Following our recent published study on character portrayals of ASD on film and TV we here address some central issues related advantages and disadvantage of such portrayals.
AB - Portrayals of characters with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or with autistic traits on film and in TV-series are increasing. Such portrayals may contribute in increasing awareness of the condition but can also increase stereotypes. Thus, these character portrayals are subject to heated debate within the ASD-community, but also in the general public at large. Following our recent published study on character portrayals of ASD on film and TV we here address some central issues related advantages and disadvantage of such portrayals.
U2 - 10.1007/s10803-017-3390-z
DO - 10.1007/s10803-017-3390-z
M3 - Letter
SN - 0162-3257
JO - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
JF - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
ER -