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In the news: How people with autism are represented in popular print media

In the news: How people with autism are represented in popular print media. Lauren M. Prisco Rene’ E. Wroblewski St. Bonaventure University. Methodology. Use on-line data base – National Newspaper Index

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In the news: How people with autism are represented in popular print media

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  1. In the news: How people with autism are represented in popular print media Lauren M. Prisco Rene’ E. Wroblewski St. Bonaventure University

  2. Methodology Use on-line data base – National Newspaper Index Search for articles in People, Newsweek, Time, Redbook, Chicago Tribune, NY Times, US News and World Report, Washington Post for the past 3 years. Searched for the word Autism as a keyword

  3. Purpose of Research Determine what information the “average Joe” had about people with Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluate popular print media for the use of person-first language.

  4. Data Analysis • Read through all articles and classified them according to content • Classifications: • Classification-16 Articles • Educational (procedure)- 10 Articles • Increase in diagnosis- 6 Articles • FAQ-3 Articles

  5. Data Analysis • Medical-59 Articles • Vaccines- 32 Articles • Genetics - 7 Articles • Insurance - 7 Articles • Treatment-5 Articles • Other-8 Articles

  6. Data Analysis • Personal - 42 Articles • Human Interest-23 Articles • Crime- 9 Articles • Media-10 Articles • Services • Community-19 Articles • Program description

  7. Person-first language Yes - 97 Articles No - 26 Articles

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