blog writing #atypical film

As the occurrence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) increases, there has been a surge in depictions of characters in movies and TV shows who fall within or near the autism spectrum. Mental disorder has become a common problem in modern life, affecting people of all ages and having a big impact on their wellbeing (Cockerham, 2020). As a result, mental disorders are frequently depicted in media. Mass media is a potent tool for socialization, teaching us and modeling a wide range of behaviors, both good and bad (Galician, 2002). As such, these media representations could have detrimental effects including reinforcing stigma and preconceptions, among other things.