...Marija Gombar; Mirjana Pejić Bach Purpose This study aims to examine how young athletes with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) are represented in media discourse and how parents and coaches perceive these portrayals, with particular attention to framing, inclusion and stereotyping. Design...

... the advantages of physical activity as a proper intervention for decreasing challenging behavior and improving proper academic behavior. More specifically, it has been indicated that regular training promotes social, cognitive and physical development while minimizing stereotypical or aggressive behavior...

... of such publications was performed. Findings Results show that portrayals of autism from books, newspapers, news broadcasts, films and TV series are being scrutinized. Research focuses on the social categories of resulting stereotypes, the quality of such depictions, the benefits and downsides, stigmatization...