Beyond stereotypes: a historical analysis of how autism spectrum disorder is depicted in movies, 1962-2010

Anjay, M A; Palanivel, V; Palanivel, J. A.

doi:10.1136/adc.2011.212563.97

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“…One way in which stereotypes can be reinforced is via the media. Media representations of autistic people, for example, often portray them in a negative way (Anjay, Palanivel and Palanivel, 2011;Maras, Mulcahy and Crane, 2015), though an exception is the "autistic savant" (Anjay, Palanivel and Palanivel, 2011;Conn and Bhugra, 2012;Draaisma, 2009;Tang and Bie, 2016). Other stereotypes depict autistic people as either dangerous and uncontrollable or unloved and poorly treated (Jones & Harwood, 2009), in addition to having a range of negative traits such as being disruptive and distracting to others (White, Hillier, Frye et al, 2016), unsocial, quiet and emotionless (Harnum, Duffy and Ferguson, 2007).…”

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Autistic people’s perspectives on stereotypes: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Treweek

Wood

Martin

et al. 2018

Autism

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Autism stereotypes can often portray autistic people in a negative way. However, few studies have looked at how autistic people think they are perceived by others, and none have specifically asked autistic people what they think the autistic stereotypes are. Semi-structured interviews with twelve autistic adults (aged between 20-63 years) were conducted. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, three main themes emerged from the data. These were: (1) primary stereotype is that autistic people are 'weird'; (2) autistic stereotypes have negative effects and consequences; (3) autistic people are heterogeneous. This study makes an important and novel contribution to understanding the experience of being autistic in several ways by exploring how autistic people feel they are perceived by others and identifying some of the ways in which negative stereotypes are believed to have negative consequences for autistic people.

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Autistic people’s perspectives on stereotypes: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Treweek

Wood

Martin

et al. 2018

Autism

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“…Furthermore, media outlets, television shows, and movies rarely portray accurate depictions of autism. 20,21 However, we posit language used in scientific writings plays a crucial role in societal and institutionally constructed stigmas. Our findings may contribute to the fundamental and intentional practice of acknowledging individuals as unique and whole-a key component in the translation of research through medical education 22 and into clinical practice.…”

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The Use of Person-Centered Language in Scientific Research Articles Focused on Autism

Arnhart

Neale

Collins

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J Dev Behav Pediatr

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“…The cinematic image of autism spectrum disorder is also very far from being an accurate, representative or useful one—the reason for this being that films often concentrate on the extreme features of autism and reinforce the negative stereotypes of persons with ASD either as ‘freaks’ or ‘geniuses’ who speak in a monotone or rhythmic manner and have all the expected tics. Simultaneously, high functioning forms of autism are given prominence [ 43 , 44 ]. While there is a progression in the understanding of epilepsy in many movies, it continues to be associated with the supernatural.…”

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Treating rare diseases with the cinema: Can popular movies enhance public understanding of rare diseases?

Domaradzki

2022

Orphanet J Rare Dis

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Background Rare diseases (RDs) constitute an important public health issue. However, although public awareness campaigns focus on the improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate education, also popular culture may serve as an educational tool in this field. This study aims to analyse how rare genetic diseases are depicted in popular movies. Methods Twenty popular movies on RDs were analysed quantitatively. The main categories included in the coding frame were: disease, patient, physician/scientist and psychosocial issuses related to RDs. Results The majority of movies do not contain adequate scientific information on RDs. Consequently, their cinematic image is either inaccurate or simplified. However, the cinema does take up some important topics in the field of RDs and highlight their ethical, psychosocial, legal or economic dimension: the diagnostic and therapeutic odyssey, the role of RD patients’ advocacy groups in the production of scientific knowledge, the problem of orphan drugs, the stigmatisation of and discrimination against RD patients, and the impact of diagnosis on one’s concept of self and parents’ feelings of guilt. Conclusion Although popular movies mostly focus on RD patients’ problems of daily living and rarely describe clinical aspects of RDs, they do have an educational potential. Thus, movies can help to raise the public’s awareness on the psychospocial and economic problems faced by RD patients and their families.

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Beyond stereotypes: a historical analysis of how autism spectrum disorder is depicted in movies, 1962-2010

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Autistic people’s perspectives on stereotypes: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Autistic people’s perspectives on stereotypes: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

The Use of Person-Centered Language in Scientific Research Articles Focused on Autism

Treating rare diseases with the cinema: Can popular movies enhance public understanding of rare diseases?

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