The portrayal of autism in Hollywood films
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12921503 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rory Conn (0009-0007-8612-4598, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, corresponding author), Dinesh Bhugra (0000-0002-0613-2480, King's College London) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 54-62 |
| Publication date | 2011-09-20 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Culture and Mental Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1754-2863 • E-ISSN: 1754-2871 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17542863.2011.553369 |
| OpenAlex | W2083322994 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 13 |
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
Art · Autism · Entertainment · Hollywood · Psychiatry · Visual arts · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Film in Education and Therapy · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1.15 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2013 - 2025 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |