The Representation Of Autistic Spectrum Disorder In Fictional Film And Television From 2000 To 2013

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The Representation of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Fictional Film and Television from 2000 to 2013

Author : Leigh E. Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book The Representation of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Fictional Film and Television from 2000 to 2013 written by Leigh E. Scott and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis focuses on the portrayals of autism and Asperger's in film and television in the fourteen year period between 2000 and October 2013. As diagnoses of the condition have grown in this time, so too have the number of popular media presentations of autistic spectrum disorder, which could influence the general population's perceptions (Green, Garst, & Brock, 2004). While Rain Man (Levinson, 1988) still has an impact on popular perspectives and representations of autism, the examination of contemporary media is critical to understanding the characterisations of the disorder in the current period and the perceptions potentially affected by them. This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive examination of trends in the depiction of the condition in movies and television and how these portrayals have changed over time. A qualitative and quantitative, longitudinal process was implemented through a category system and applied to a total of fifty motion pictures and television series. The category system collected data related to audience reach, character demographics, educational and workplace inclusion, relationships, commonly portrayed traits, standard narratives of texts containing autistic spectrum disorder, and character agency. The representation of autism and Asperger's was found to be varied. The was no single characterisation of those on the spectrum, although white, middle class, males with Asperger's were the most commonly shown. A shift toward educational and workplace inclusion was observed, although the perpetuation of some stereotypes noted in earlier research and/or deriving from Rain Man, like speech patterns and special interests, was also noted. Additionally, there was a movement away from standard narratives depicting characters on the spectrum with little agency and spectacular skills, and toward depictions focusing on complex characters with ASD. These results are indicative of a shift in fictional, visual media to represent autism and Asperger's in a more sympathetic way.

Autism

Author : Trevor Cotterill
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1529787068
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (297 download)

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Download or read book Autism written by Trevor Cotterill and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your critical, evidence-informed and scholarly examination of some of the key issues and debates surrounding Autism. As a student you need to have a strong grounding in Autism, but also engage in the key debates that are happening now. This book will not only not only provide you with a robust foundation but will offer you strategies to use your critical thinking by outlining and engaging with crucial discussions. Each chapter focuses upon an area related to Autism, including ethical and social arguments, transitions, international perspectives and strategies when working with autistic children, people and adults. Key features include: · Case studies of individual and collective experiences of individuals who are living with Autism and those associated with them · Exercises that encourage you to engage with key debates and research · Pauses for reflection to help you assess your own understanding · Key research that will provide you with a better critical knowledge Trevor Cotterill is Programme Leader of the BA (Hons) SEND at the University of Derby.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Author : Mark Haddon
Publisher : Anchor Canada
ISBN 13 : 0307371565
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time written by Mark Haddon and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.

Autism and Representation

Author : Mark Osteen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135911495
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Autism and Representation written by Mark Osteen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-04-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autism, a neuro-developmental disability, has received wide but often sensationalistic treatment in the popular media. A great deal of clinical and medical research has been devoted to autism, but the traditional humanities disciplines and the new field of Disability Studies have yet to explore it. This volume, the first scholarly book on autism in the humanities, brings scholars from several disciplines together with adults on the autism spectrum to investigate the diverse ways that autism has been represented in novels, poems, autobiographies, films, and clinical discourses, and to explore the connections and demarcations between autistic and "neurotypical" creativity. Using an empathetic scholarship that unites professional rigor with experiential knowledge derived from the contributors’ lives with or as autistic people, the essays address such questions as: In what novel forms does autistic creativity appear, and what unusual strengths does it possess? How do autistic representations--whether by or about autistic people--revise conventional ideas of cognition, creativity, language, (dis)ability and sociability? This timely and important collection breaks new ground in literary and film criticism, aesthetics, psychology, and Disability Studies.

Homeostatic Control of Brain Function

Author : Detlev Boison
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199322295
Total Pages : 657 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Homeostatic Control of Brain Function written by Detlev Boison and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeostatic Control of Brain Function offers a broad view of brain health and diverse perspectives for potential treatments, targeting key areas such as mitochondria, the immune system, epigenetic changes, and regulatory molecules such as ions, neuropeptides, and neuromodulators. Loss of homeostasis becomes expressed as a diverse array of neurological disorders. Each disorder has multiple comorbidities - with some crossing over several conditions - and often disease-specific treatments remain elusive. When current pharmacological therapies result in ineffective and inadequate outcomes, therapies to restore and maintain homeostatic functions can help improve brain health, no matter the diagnosis. Employing homeostatic therapies may lead to future cures or treatments that address multiple comorbidities. In an age where brain diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's are ever present, the incorporation of homeostatic techniques could successfully promote better overall brain health. Key Features include · A focus on the homeostatic controls that significantly depend on the way one lives, eats, and drinks. · Highlights from emerging research in non-pharmaceutical therapies including botanical medications, meditation, diet, and exercise. · Incorporation of homeostatic therapies into existing basic and clinical research paradigms. · Extensive scientific basic and clinical research ranging from molecules to disorders. · Emerging practical information for improving homeostasis. · Examples of homeostatic therapies in preventing and delaying dysfunction. Both editors, Detlev Boison and Susan Masino, bring their unique expertise in homeostatic research to the overall scope of this work. This book is accessible to all with an interest in brain health; scientist, clinician, student, and lay reader alike.

Cognitive Plasticity in Neurologic Disorders

Author : Joseph I. Tracy
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199965242
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Cognitive Plasticity in Neurologic Disorders written by Joseph I. Tracy and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume makes clear that the cognitive and behavioural symptoms of neurologic disorders and syndromes are dynamic and changing. Each chapter describes the neuroplastic processes at work in a particular condition, giving rise to these ongoing cognitive changes.

Plugged in

Author : Patti M. Valkenburg
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300218877
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Plugged in written by Patti M. Valkenburg and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Youth and Media -- 2 Then and Now -- 3 Themes and Theoretical Perspectives -- 4 Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers -- 5 Children -- 6 Adolescents -- 7 Media and Violence -- 8 Media and Emotions -- 9 Advertising and Commercialism -- 10 Media and Sex -- 11 Media and Education -- 12 Digital Games -- 13 Social Media -- 14 Media and Parenting -- 15 The End -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z

Representing Autism

Author : Stuart Murray
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
ISBN 13 : 1846310911
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (463 download)

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Download or read book Representing Autism written by Stuart Murray and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From concerns about an ‘autism epidemic’ to the MMR vaccine crisis, autism is a source of peculiar fascination in the contemporary media. Author Stuart Murray, himself the parent of an autistic child, contends that for all the coverage, autism rarely emerges from the various images we produce of it as a comprehensible way of being in the world—instead occupying a succession of narrative spaces as a source of fascination and wonder. A refreshing analysis and evaluation of autism within contemporary society and culture, Representing Autism establishes the autistic presence as a way by which we might more fully articulate our understanding of those with the condition, and what it means to be a human. “This is an outstanding volume of empathetic scholarship. . . . Representing Autism is a truly significant piece of cultural criticism about one of the defining conditions of our time.”—Mark Osteen, Loyola College

Representing Youth with Disability on Television

Author : Dana Hasson
Publisher : Critical Qualitative Research
ISBN 13 : 9781433132506
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (325 download)

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Download or read book Representing Youth with Disability on Television written by Dana Hasson and published by Critical Qualitative Research. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Representing Youth with Disability on Television is a complex and multidimensional mainstream cultural discourse that examines specific stereotypes in fictional programming. The book draws attention to the group labeled as disabled, which is often marginalized, misrepresented, and misunderstood in the media, by analyzing the popular television programs Glee, Breaking Bad, and Parenthood. To obtain a more rigorous account of the way that youth (9-18 years of age) with disability are framed on television, this analysis examines the following issues: how research on popular culture is contextualized within social theory; the theoretical perspectives on representations of disability in popular culture; and the various contexts, genres, media, representations, and definitions of youth with disability in popular culture. The text also outlines the historical growth of disability, which is crucial for a discussion regarding the changing dimensions of popular culture. Critical hermeneutics, content analysis, and methodological bricolage are the mélange of methodologies used to closely examine the dominant models of disability (social vs. medical) used in the portrayal of disabled youth on television today.

The Oxford Handbook of Autism and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions

Author : Susan W. White
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190910763
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Autism and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions written by Susan W. White and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-occurring psychiatric conditions are extremely common among people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Oxford Handbook of Autism and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions presents a compilation of the latest research in this area, summarized by internationally renowned experts. Each chapter presents an overview of the problem or disorder including information on prevalence in ASD and in the general public and a synthesis of the research on etiology, diagnostic best practices, and evidence-based intervention approaches. Case studies bring these concepts to life, and each chapter concludes with suggestions for future research directions in order to further develop our scientific and clinical understanding of the particular comorbidity. Given the fact that comorbidity is often a chronic and pervasive concern, this Handbook takes a lifespan approach, with each chapter touching on developmental aspects of the targeted problem, from early childhood through adulthood. The concluding section of the Handbook is comprised of content on clinical considerations and research approaches, including chapters on medications commonly used to treat co-occurring conditions, strategies for managing crisis situations in this clinical population, and community partnerships within an implementation science framework.

Autism: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Uta Frith
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199207569
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Autism: A Very Short Introduction written by Uta Frith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What is autism and Asperger syndrome? What are the core symptoms, and what causes them? How early can autism be recognised and what can be done? Why does autism seem to be more and more common? Are we all a little bit autistic?" "This Very Short Introduction offers a clear statement on what is currently known about autism and Asperger syndrome. Looking at symptoms from the full spectrum of autistic disorders, and evaluating current evidence from neuroscience and genetics, this authoritative and accessible book explores the source and nature of social impairment and exceptional talent. Autism: A Very Short Introduction gives a glimpse of life seen through the eyes of autism."--BOOK JACKET.

A Sensory Sociology of Autism

Author : Robert Rourke
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351031481
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book A Sensory Sociology of Autism written by Robert Rourke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative book places the sensory experiences of autistic individuals within a sociological framework. It instigates new discussions around sensory experience, autism and how disability and ability can be reconceived. Autism is commonly understood to involve social and communication difficulties. Less commented upon is the sensory challenges faced by those with autism. Sociology is no different, focusing on communication and neglecting the sensory dimensions of experience. Sensory experiences and relations are central to how we understand and navigate through the natural and social worlds, and mediate our interactions with other people, objects and spaces. In this book, the author explores how these processes are affected by the favourite activities of autistic people. With real-life case studies and cutting-edge research, this book will be useful to students, autistic people, advocates and carers, disability studies researchers and sociologies of disability and the senses.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Author : Christopher Pittenger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190228164
Total Pages : 777 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder written by Christopher Pittenger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects one person in 40 and can cause great suffering. This volume provides the first comprehensive summary of our understanding of this enigmatic condition, summarizing current work ranging from genetics and neurobiology through cognitive psychology, treatment, personal experiences, and societal implications

Everyday Aspergers

Author : Samantha Craft
Publisher : YOUR STORIES MATTER
ISBN 13 : 1909320579
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Everyday Aspergers written by Samantha Craft and published by YOUR STORIES MATTER. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: @page { margin: 2cm } p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } a:link { color: #0000ff } Through 150 entries, Samantha Craft presents a life of humorous faux pas, profound insights, and the everyday adventures of an autistic female. In her vivid world, nothing is simple and everything appears pertinent. Even an average trip to the grocery store is a feat and cause for reflection. From being a dyslexic cheerleader with dyspraxia going the wrong direction, to bathroom stalking, to figuring out if she can wear that panty-free dress, Craft explores the profoundness of daily living through hilarious anecdotes and heart-warming childhood memories. Ten years in the making, Craft’s revealing memoir brings Asperger’s Syndrome into a spectrum of brilliant light—exposing the day-to-day interactions and complex inner workings of an autistic female from childhood to midlife.

The World in a Frame

Author : Leo Braudy
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226071558
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (715 download)

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Download or read book The World in a Frame written by Leo Braudy and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1984-07-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An exciting, entertaining exploration of films. . . . [Braudy] attempts to understand rather than promulgate rules and categories, and somehow to keep the criteria of enjoyment in some meaningful connection with the criteria of judgment."—Robert Kirsch, Los Angeles Times

A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication

Author : Richard Jackson Harris
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135850372
Total Pages : 722 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication written by Richard Jackson Harris and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fifth edition of A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication, author Richard Jackson Harris continues his examination of how our experiences with media affect the way we acquire knowledge about the world, and how this knowledge influences our attitudes and behavior. Presenting theories from psychology and communication along with reviews of the corresponding research, this text covers a wide variety of media and media issues, ranging from the commonly discussed topics – sex, violence, advertising – to lesser-studied topics, such as values, sports, and entertainment education. The fifth and fully updated edition offers: highly accessible and engaging writing contemporary references to all types of media familiar to students substantial discussion of theories and research, including interpretations of original research studies a balanced approach to covering the breadth and depth of the subject discussion of work from both psychology and media disciplines. The text is appropriate for Media Effects, Media & Society, and Psychology of Mass Media coursework, as it examines the effects of mass media on human cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors through empirical social science research; teaches students how to examine and evaluate mediated messages; and includes mass communication research, theory and analysis.

Disability Representation in Film, TV, and Print Media

Author : Michael S. Jeffress
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000435067
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Disability Representation in Film, TV, and Print Media written by Michael S. Jeffress and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using sources from a wide variety of print and digital media, this book discusses the need for ample and healthy portrayals of disability and neurodiversity in the media, as the primary way that most people learn about conditions. It contains 13 newly written chapters drawing on representations of disability in popular culture from film, television, and print media in both the Global North and the Global South, including the United States, Canada, India, and Kenya. Although disability is often framed using a limited range of stereotypical tropes such as victims, supercrips, or suffering patients, this book shows how disability and neurodiversity are making their way into more mainstream media productions and publications with movies, television shows, and books featuring prominent and even lead characters with disabilities or neurodiversity. Disability Representation in Film, TV, and Print Media will be of interest to all scholars and students of disability studies, cultural studies, film studies, gender studies, and sociology more broadly.