Abstract
Stuttering and autism spectrum disorder are both common communication disorders in America. The incidence and prevalence of these disorders can be obtained from ASHA. They are also both portrayed frequently in American media. Popular television shows and movie often portray fictional characters who stutter or fictional characters who have autism spectrum disorders in certain stereotypical manners. A survey was designed to measure the relationship between the television or movie characters with whom college-age individuals are most familiar and their attitudes towards individuals who stutter and who have autism spectrum disorder.
Semester/Year of Award
Fall 2015
Mentor
Charles Hughes
Mentor Department Affiliation
Special Education
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Special Education
Recommended Citation
Zweigart, Elizabeth A., "Changing the Channel: How the Media Impacts the Way Society Views Stuttering vs. Autism Spectrum Disorders" (2015). Honors Theses. 287.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/287
