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International Journal of Culture and Mental Health Volume 5, 2012 - Issue 1
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The portrayal of autism in Hollywood films

Rory Conn Emergency Medicine, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Dinesh Bhugra Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK; South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Pages 54-62 | Published online: 20 Sep 2011
 
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Abstract

Films are a powerful medium for entertainment and often educate without intending to do so. In this paper we highlight 23 recent films that portray autistic spectrum disorders. We study the impact of these films on public understanding, drawing similarities and highlighting common themes in their depictions. Increasingly, films are being utilised to teach medical students and psychiatric trainees. We consider which of these films provide the best opportunities for medical education.

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