Abstract: This research study revisits the theoretical frameworks in disability studies and the evolution over time from a medical-based model to a rights-based model. The change in academia also influences the cultural perspectives on Developmental Disabilities (DD). Despite the more inclusive social practices and attitudes among public, there lacks representation of DD in mass media and literature. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Down syndrome (DS) are two types of DD that have high prevalence rate and rich academic research. Picture books, as a social product and a critical educational tool for promoting awareness in schools, institutions, and homes, however, are less researched in its representation of ASD and DS. The interplay and engagingness of quality picture books remain to be researched to provide implications for practitioners and publishers.
Keywords: Children, Developmental, Disabilities; Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome; Picture, books; Review.
Title: Revisiting the Representation of Developmental Disabilities in Children's Picture Books: A Narrative Review
Author: Chenlu Jin
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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