Podcast: Detach Player
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran hope to spread awareness, information and acceptance during Autism Awareness Month. Their first stop? One of the most commonly referenced portrayals of autism in American cinema, the 1988 Academy Award-winning film, Rain Man.
We use Diagnosis Bingo to break down the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder and determine whether that diagnosis applies to Dustin Hoffman’s character, Raymond. What aspects of Raymond’s character seem to accurately portray autism and which have been exaggerated? For example, do people with autism always have special abilities? We wouldn’t bet on it. The doctors explore the misconceptions around autism and savant syndrome.
Listen to this week’s episode and stay in our good graces. Unless you want to get stuck with the rose bushes just like Charlie… THE ROSE BUSHES?!