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Perception of the Portrayal of Autism in Netflix's Atypical Within the Autism Community.

Sandra C JonesEmma TrottChloe GordonLisa Milne
Published in: Autism in adulthood : challenges and management (2023)
This study builds on previous research on the portrayal of autism in entertainment media by investigating the perception of the autism community regarding one such fictional portrayal. It identifies that for entertainment media to better represent the lived experience of autistic people and improve community understanding of autism, there is a need for increased diversity of portrayals and for the involvement of autistic people in the development and production process.
Keyphrases
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • intellectual disability
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • gene expression