Mainstream Representation Of Autism - The Bridge, Tiger King & Big Bang Theory w/Esme Hayes
Channel: Thomas Henley
Date: 2020-05-16

Is autism represented realistically in mainstream media? What celebrities are autistic? What are the barriers to promoting autism awareness and acceptance?

In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast, Thomas talks to Esme Hayes about the portrayal of autism in TV, Film, and the mainstream media, but also her experiences speaking on the new independent documentary about autism 'Aspergers in Society'. Within the topic, we critically analyse popular shows/films such as: The Big Bang Theory, Atypical, The A Word, Community, The Bridge, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, Tiger King, and of course... Rainman!

Documentary Website - https://www.aspergersinsociety.com/

We talk about the superficial ways autism appears on in mainstream news programs and how autism is used as a sympathy card, rather than a statement of inclusivity. Esme recollects on her time in the hospital, reading a quote from the Tales Of Moominvalley, and gives many insightful examples of acceptable representations of autism. 

Greta Thunberg, Anne Hegerty, and Chris Packham are some of the most known openly-autistic people, but how do people get them wrong and what impacts do these people have on society?

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Articles Of Interest:-
►The Big Bang Theory (Imitation Perturbation) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L8Jz7Ay9kw
►Moomin (The Snork) - https://moomin.fandom.com/wiki/Snork
►The Bridge Article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-34995327 
►Fantastic Beasts (Newt Scamander) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bzgZveMbR0 
►Tiger King - https://www.wired.com/story/tiger-king-coronavirus-covid-19/

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