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ERIC Number: EJ972287
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Sep
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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Understanding Asperger's through Cinematherapy: Part I--"Parenthood"
Pennington, Leighann; Pennington, Brianna
Parenting for High Potential, v1 n1 p14-17 Sep 2011
"Parenthood" is a television show that revolves around one family, the Bravermans, including several adult siblings and their respective families. Two parents, Adam and Kristina, have a son named Max. The show follows them as they notice Max's curious behavior and his diagnosis with Asperger's syndrome (AS) early in Season 1. This article details relevant episodes from "Parenthood" Seasons 1 and 2 that address the process prior to Max's diagnosis, to the problems that arise, to the course his therapy takes. (Contains 7 online resources.)
National Association for Gifted Children. 1331 H Street NW Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-785-4268; Fax: 202-785-4248; e-mail: nagc@nagc.org; Web site: http://www.nagc.org/php.aspx
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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