M3 Discussion 2:
Refrigerator Mothers
Refrigerator Mothers Video : http://archive.pov.org/refrigeratormothers/
Please watch the movie (link provided in the module) and read the Module’s “Book” (Social-Emotional Exceptionalities, 4 chapters) before participating in this discussion.
The film “Refrigerator Mothers” explores the traumatic legacy of blame, guilt and self-doubt suffered by a generation of women with autistic children, who were branded “refrigerator mothers.”
Autism is one of today’s fastest growing disorders, affecting one in 500 people. It is now known to be a neurological condition, but from the 1950’s through the 1970’s, the medical establishment mistakenly believed it had found the root cause of autism. They attributed the cause to emotionally cold mothers with poor parenting skills. Despite the difficulties faced by the mothers in the film, they show remarkable coping skills.
For this discussion, please respond to these questions:
– Please share some of the coping skills and strategies that you saw in the families described in the film.
-What might be one difference you see today?
Please provide an example. (e.g. Difference in the law, ethics, medical opinions, type of support available, coping skills of parents, etc.)
As you watch the movie, and read this week’s content guide in Moodle (“Book”), what 1 question do you have for your classmates for this discussion?
Please cite all resources, and use APA style format to cite. http://subjectguides.esc.edu/citing
Please post a comprehensive explanation to the two questions above, and remember to respond to at least two other people’s postings.
Please note:
-The discussion posts here cannot be used in your Learning Activity Review assignment (no cut and paste) because I cannot grade the same or similar work twice. You could cite this post in your LAR, but that (in assignment) must be expanded to include critical analysis of what it means.
-Your main post should be substantive – at least 200 words, not including the Discussion questions or references. Each discussion response/reply to me or others must have a minimum of 125 words, spell checked, well written and citing references in support of arguments. Active participation is required.
– In your reply to others: You could include additional research info (don’t just share a website link, explain what you found, summarize the info, and then share the website link), or, provide a few suggestions based on the class reading/additional reading, or explain why you agree or disagree with your classmate. Always provide at least ONE citation from the reading to ‘support’ your discussion.
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