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Direct linkWillow S. Sauermilch; Michelle L. Ivey; Eric E. Rasmussen; Christina J. Najera – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Television programs have introduced viewers to characters on the autism spectrum (e.g., "Sesame Street," "The Good Doctor"), impacting audiences' knowledge and attitudes. Thus, it is essential that character representations convey accurate health information. This study explores how autistic portrayals across six adult and…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Television Viewing, Programming (Broadcast), Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
