Autism in Film and Television Andrea Ringer including emotional and physical abuse

including emotional and physical abuse and neglect

thorough exploration of how to help children on the spectrum enjoy the benefits of physical education and an active lifestyle

panic and a little fear: this could mean war

Air Force said he was too young for combat flying in World War I

and online resources reinforce content

Autism in Film and Television Andrea Ringer including emotional and physical abuseGlobal awareness of autism has skyrocketed since the 1980s, and popular culture has caught on, with film and television producers developing ever more material featuring autistic characters. Autism in Film and Television brings together more than a dozen essays on depictions of autism, exploring how autistic characters are signified in media and how the reception of these characters informs societal understandings of autism. Editors Murray Pomerance