Hey look, I’m (not) on TV : Autistic people reflect on autism portrayals in entertainment media
Journal article
Jones, Sandra C.. (2022). Hey look, I’m (not) on TV : Autistic people reflect on autism portrayals in entertainment media. Disability and Society. pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2022.2150602
Authors | Jones, Sandra C. |
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Abstract | Portrayals of autistic characters in entertainment are becoming increasingly common across a range of media platforms, including movies, television series and novels. No longer is the autistic character a bit part or a minor story arc, we are seeing mainstream television series with autistic characters as protagonists and their autism as the focus of the story. The jury is out as to the educational value of these portrayals, with both positive and negative outcomes being posited. However, to date the ‘jury’ has consisted of non-autistic people commenting on the accuracy and impact of fictional portrayals of autism. This study sought the perceptions of autistic people on the ways they are currently portrayed in entertainment media, finding that the entertainment industry has a lot to learn about accurate, meaningful and respectful portrayal of the autistic experience. |
Keywords | autism; media; autistic voices |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Disability and Society |
Journal citation | pp. 1-18 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 1360-0508 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2022.2150602 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85143239237 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09687599.2022.2150602 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 1-18 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 29 Nov 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 07 Nov 2022 |
Deposited | 02 Aug 2023 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8z702/hey-look-i-m-not-on-tv-autistic-people-reflect-on-autism-portrayals-in-entertainment-media
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