Posted: March 6th, 2013

Rain Man

1. Write a summary of the movie
2. What stigmas of mental illness are portrayed in this movie?
3. Define Autism
4. Do you think raymond would be able to function independently outside the institution?
5. Was living in the institution kind or cruel for Raymond?
6. What nursing process would you use to care for Raymond?
7. Would you describe Raymond as an autistic savant? Why or why not?
8. Did Charlie really connect with Raymond by the end of the movie. Explain.
9.How is the story related to your current subject (Nervous System Disorders)?