'Girl Meets World' spoiler, news, cast: Show takes on the task of featuring Asperger's Syndrome in the next episode
Following the success of "Boy Meets World" in the mid-90s, "Girl Meets World" has definitely been one of the most looked forward to reboot shows. However, unlike many who feared that it will not be at par with the original show, it also earned a lot of approval from viewers as it was able to take on its own identity, while at the same time tackling many social issues that have not exactly been discussed in Disney shows before.
Girl Meets World has been successfully interlacing its story lines with current problems, such as the cutting of art programs across schools in the United States, which was featured in one of its episodes. It is quite admirable how the show is able to present these kinds of stories, while tackling social responsibility quite well. In the next episode, however, it seems Girl Meets World will be a little more ambitious as it takes on the sensitive subject of Asperger's syndrome.
Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, further made difficult by restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. This condition has reportedly affected 35 million people worldwide.
Get Our Latest News for FREE
According to Realty Today, the 15th episode titled "Girl Meets I Am Farkle" is assured to not mislead viewers but rather focus on educating them what a person with this condition actually goes through. Disney Channel's official statement for the upcoming episode says, "Disney Channel will present a special episode of the family comedy series 'Girl Meets World' that delivers both entertainment and information for kids and parents about Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. Three experts [were] consulted on the episode to help deliver an authentic story line that can spark conversation among kids and their families."
With the upcoming episode, it is quite clear that the Disney show aims to be encouraging amid the different challenges presented in the lives of teens today. The new episode will air on Sept. 11 on the Disney Channel.
