Routledge Autism and Representation - Routledge Research in Cultural Media Studies

Autism and Representation is the first scholarly humanities book to explore how autism has been portrayed across novels, poems, autobiographies, films, and clinical discourse. Bringing together scholars from multiple disciplines alongside adults on the autism spectrum, this Routledge Research volume investigates the diverse cultural representations of autism beyond sensationalistic media treatment. The book addresses a significant gap in humanities and Disability Studies scholarship by moving past traditional clinical and medical frameworks to examine autism through literary, cultural, and media analysis. Essential for academics, students, and anyone seeking nuanced understanding of autism representation in contemporary culture.