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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Peppa Pig: should your child watch this cartoon?

Several psychologists have raised red flags in the Peppa Pig situation, making people wonder if this show is as good for children as it seems.

Since the show premiered in 2004, it has generated a series of reactions. On the one hand, the pig has stolen the hearts of adults and children in different parts of the world. On the other hand, it has been subject to criticism. In this article, we bring you all the information about the Peppa Pig program and how good or bad it is for your child.

Who is Peppa Pig?

Peppa is a five-year-old pig, who lives with her little brother George and her parents. It has a slightly changing character. Peppa presents everyday family situations for young children such as visiting her grandparents home, riding a bicycle, playing with her classmates, picnics in the park. Although for some it is a bit overbearing and bossy, for others it only represents characteristics of children of its age. The British series has been broadcast in 180 different countries and has become a popular icon.

What's wrong with Peppa Pig?

You can see many acts of superiority with his brother and his parents, she wants always to be the one who’s right, she ridicules his brother and his father. The people and parents accuse the show of being a bad role model for children.

The attitudes and situations presented in this show can be of significant influence in children who see it, may not have the ability to understand that others have needs, can’t put themselves in the place of others, desires, and beliefs that may be different from those of oneself.

What's so good about Peppa Pig?

Some say that the series is very close to reality and represents behaviors, challenges, fears and conflicts that occur in most families. It leaves the idealism of some cartoons to show children a more real world.

In some of its chapters, messages are displayed in favor of multiculturalism and environmentalism.

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Friday, March 9, 2018

This TV Serie Shows that Even with ASD You Can Be Successful

The message behind The Good Doctor is how autistic people can help in ways that others might not.

Television series, depending on the genre, usually have leading roles that highlight the differences that people may have. With such powerful characters, people somehow feel identified and can develop feelings of acceptance and personal growth. Recently, this has been the case for people in the ASD community. Thanks to The Good Doctor, ASD and savant syndrome can be shared with the world so others can understand these disorders much better.

The Good Doctor is a medical drama TV series, based on a 2013 award-winning South Korean series of the same name. The show stars Freddie Highmore as main character Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome from the mid-size city of Casper, Wyoming, who had a troubled childhood. He then relocates to San Jose, California where he practices his profession at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital.

What’s the message behind this great show?

The main message that can be understood during the trailer is that autism is a condition that does not prevent people from achieving goals and fulfilling their dreams because, as we observed, this series shows an autistic man with savant syndrome who also is a surgeon.

Enjoy The Good Doctor’s trailer here.

The trailer shows the amazing abilities that an autistic and savant person can have in emergency situations. Although, it stands out how hard it can be for people in the spectrum to socially interact and build relationships in today’s society. Also, it highlights the excellent qualities of the savant syndrome and how being autistic is no issue for helping others.

The savant syndrome is a condition in which a person with significant difficulties such as development, social skills, and communication, just like an autistic person, demonstrates abilities above the average, such as rapid calculation, musical or artistic abilities, map making, or skills related to memory.

This TV series can hopefully help people open their eyes and get to know how is the life of a person with autism spectrum disorder. It shows how sometimes, people with certain conditions have unfair treatments but also indicates how autistic savants are just as capable as anyone else of doing a job well if they are given the opportunity.

There are a lot of TV shows created recently to help raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder. Just like The Good Doctor, the TV series Atypical shares an incredible message about ASD. To know more about other TV series, films, and documentaries about ASD, or any other topic regarding the spectrum, be sure to check our blog and social media networks!

This TV show gives hope to people with differences, to show them that those differences can also be useful.

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Atypical: a Not So Typical TV Show About a Boy With Autism

Thanks to the media revolution, the ASD is becoming known and understood.

Every day, more series, films, and documentaries about Autism Spectrum Disorder are being released. This is a great initiative to help raise awareness about this spectrum. ‘Atypical’ is a series created and written by Robia Rashid. The show, originally known as ‘Antarctica,’ was made with a very accurate portrayal of ASD because Robia consulted a California State University professor who worked at UCLA’s Center for Autism Research and Treatment. Robia then wrote the script after a lot of research, books read, and movies watched for inspiration.

It is centered on the life of Sam Gardner, an 18-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder, who announces that he wants to start dating because of a piece of advice from his therapist. With the help of his friends and family, he begins to learn the challenges of dating.

In the series, Sam grows more independent, while his mother struggles to find a life outside being Sam’s guardian. During the series development, we can see characters such as Sam’s mother, sister, father, and therapist, and how their lives revolve around Sam’s ASD condition. This show is a must watch for every teen who has a friend, a family member or just knows someone with autism spectrum disorder.

Enjoy Atypical’s trailer here.

Several series about Autism Spectrum Disorder are starting to gain popularity in today’s media; this is a great show to help people understand this condition and how it affects people in the spectrum on a daily basis. It’s great to see that every day, more and more series and movies about this topic are being released because it’s a great way to help people raise awareness.

Atypical is a TV show created to display how going from adolescence to adulthood is also a struggle for autistic people.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Atypical: Is It Relatable to Autistic Individuals or not?

"Atypical" tries to show us what is like to be an autistic teenager on a daily basis.

It’s not easy doing a portrayal of the lives of families with autistic children. And it’s even harder to show how it would be in the media. Most parents could find it insulting that their sons are shown as disabled, or in any other way that's totally out of what autism really is. “Atypical” is a television series produced by Netflix that has received positive reviews on almost every website.

But there’s an important group that is not being taken into account: autistic individuals.With neurotypical users covering the reviews, it’s hard to tell what people with autism really think about this show. Before getting into that, we’ll give a short overview of what this show’s about.

Atypical, is a comedy television series that focuses on the life of Sam, an 18 years old autistic teenager. The storyline focus on his daily experiences and the struggles of being autistic and dealing with an environment that’s definitely not suited for him. Overall, Sam’s desire is to fit in while embracing his condition.

The comedy source in the series is the reactions and behavior of Sam, due to the traits of his condition. You can tell the show tries to demonstrate the people around Sam understand well his condition and try to help him be accepted.

Atypical tries to portrait what is like for autistic teenagers to deal with life, interacting with others, finding someone to love, and being understood. Details like his overwhelming dislike for clothes with too many zippers are perfectly portrayed.

Is it relatable for autistics or not?

After doing some research on forums and social media, I’ve found that most autistic don’t relate to Sam’s way of portraying autism. Most opinions are based on how he represents a stereotype (how society sees autism) and how far he’s from what actually means being an autistic individual. Sam just doesn’t seem to care about being the “comedy” in the show.

Autistic teenagers who did receive treatment early on are more aware of their actions and tend to be quiet most of the time. Sam is completely the opposite. He is openly factual and doesn’t miss a moment to share things with everyone he comes across. That’s a major stereotype of autism, and with a deeper research, the character could’ve been played differently.

On the other hand, Sam displays an abusive behavior that’s totally different from the average autistic people behavior (again, autistic who received treatment early on). It looks as he’s more a bully than the commonly portrayed victim, which puts him in a strange position from the eyes of viewers. Again, this only adds to the wrong perception some people have about the autism spectrum.

Still, there are some factors that do represent autism. Atypical does show that besides having a difficult condition, Sam is a person with dreams and thoughts, just like everyone else. He is an autistic teenager going through one of the hardest stages of growth, and its creator did its best to let others know what it means.

Before getting fed up with reviews, my advice is that you go and watch the series. But while you do it, try to put yourself in the shoes of those who live with this condition. Try your best to see it from an atypical perspective, and you’ll come up with your own opinions about it.