'Girl Meets World' news: Disney show airing episode focusing on Asperger's syndrome

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Disney's "Boy Meets World" reboot, "Girl Meets World," has been gaining a lot of positive reviews from both fans and critics alike. Not only has several reviews lauded the show's efforts to veer away while respecting its source material, it has also been a program praised for showing positive moral values to its young viewers.

And true enough, the cast and crew of "Girl Meets World" prove that they do not shy away from discussing difficult topics. Recently, it was announced that the upcoming episode would focus on Asperger's syndrome.

Last Sept. 2, 2015, Disney Channel released an official statement regarding the 15th episode in season two entitled "Girl Meets I am Farkle," as reported by TVbythenumbers. The release reassures all parents and would be viewers that the production team of the show has taken the necessary steps in order to ensure that the episode accurately depicts a person who has Asperger's.

"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 consulted on the episode to help deliver an authentic storyline that can spark conversation among kids and their families," read part of the press release.

And it seems like the "Girl Meets World" cast are not only making positive waves on air, as just a few days ago, the titular "Girl," Rowan Blanchard, expressed her opinions on feminism.

A fan posted a question on the 13-year-old actress' Tumblr account, asking what she thought of "White Feminism." Rowan eloquently responded with a three part essay explaining the importance of taking into account all races and all genders. She ended her statement with a call to action, urging people to talk about intersectional feminism more.

"To only acknowledge feminism from a one sided view when the literal DEFINITION is the equality of the sexes is not feminism at all. We need to be talking about this more. Discussion leads to change. Xo, Row."

"Girl Meets World" would be returning on Disney Channel with "Girl Meets I am Farkle" on Sept. 11, 2015.

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