Discuss Why Portrayals Such as Dustin Hoffman's Character in Rain

question 49

Essay

Discuss why portrayals such as Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man are helpful and hurtful in ASD advocacy.

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Definitions:

Homeless

Relates to individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those living in shelters, transitional housing, or places not meant for human habitation.

Indigenous People

Groups of individuals who are the original inhabitants of a region, before the arrival of colonists or outsiders, and who maintain practices, languages, and beliefs of their ancestral cultures.

Homeless

People lacking stable and permanent housing or adequate living conditions.

Absolute Homelessness

Situation of individuals who live either in emergency shelters or on the street.