Purpose: The objective of this assignment is to utilize the insights acquired during this course to conduct a comprehensive analysis of a movie or show featuring a character with autism. This analysis involves a critical evaluation of how autism is depicted in the media, assessing its accuracy, depth, and influence. Furthermore, you will reflect on the progression of your perceptions and concepts concerning autism since the inception of the course, showcasing a more profound comprehension and acknowledgment of the intricacies associated with this subject.

Instructions:

Select a television series, movie, or documentary in which a main character is autistic. After watching the media, provide a written response using APA style formatting, including the following elements:

• Identify the neurodivergent character and/or themes.
• Identify the autistic characteristics portrayed by the character.
• Identify the stereotypes or misconceptions that occur, and provide an analysis of why they are considered stereotypes.
• Compare and contrast your initial thoughts from the IRIS Module Perceptions of Disability to the representation of the autistic individual in the selected media.
• Critically analyze the accuracy and authenticity of the way the autistic individual is represented.
• Discuss the potential impact of those stereotypes and representation on societal perceptions toward neurodivergence and the Neurodiversity Movement.
• Discuss the ways in which other characters or the context could be adapted to be more accepting and/or affirming of the main character’s neurodivergence.

Recommended Media:

• Rain Man (1988)
• Temple Grandin (2010)
• Adam (2009), (2020)
• Mozart and the Whale (2005)
• The Story of Luke (2012)
• Please Stand By (2017)
• I Am Sam (2001)
• My Name is Khan (2010)
• A Brilliant Young Mind (2014)
• Life, Animated (2016)
• The Accountant (2016)
• Mary and Max (2009)
• Best Kept Secret (2013)
• Keep the Change (2017)
• Music (2021)
• Aspergers Are Us (2016)
• Benny & Joon (1993)
• The Good Doctor (2017-Present)
• Atypical (2017-2021)
• Parenthood (2010-2015)
• Speechless (2016-2019)
• The A Word (2016- Present)
• Everythings Gonna Be Okay (2020-Present)
• Young Sheldon (2017- Present)
• Love on the Spectrum (2020-Present)

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Assignment Formatting Instructions

• File Format: Submit your assignment as a Word Document (.doc or .docx).
• Font and Size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font throughout your document.
• Formatting and Style: Your assignment must follow APA format, which includes:
  • Proper margins, spacing, and section headings.
  • Adherance to the .
  • A proper heading on the first page of your paper.
  • In-text citations and include a reference list to support the methods or procedures you discuss.
• File Naming Convention: Save your document with the following naming format:
  • Last Name, First Name, ABA509 Assignment 1

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