Topanga explains to Riley that their family comes from San Francisco and spent time in Pennsylvania’s Dutch country. Zay reveals that his grandmother told him their family was originally from Ghana, went to Jamaica, then jumped from Texas to New York. Turns out it’s his other grandmother, and now she’s riled up about which grandmother Zay is closer to. Zay’s phone call to his grandmother is interrupted by Riley, who grabs the phone to apologize for eating the cookie two episodes ago. Topanga’s Cafe: Farkle is in the midst of trying to figure out why his grandfather immigrated to America. The only kid he approves of is Farkle, who says that he has to find out more information about his grandfather before giving his report. Explaining that a lack of understanding and fear of others is how conflicts and war begin. Cory is disappointed in everyone and demands that they dig deeper. Zay and Lucas are dressed like crazy cowboys in honor of their Texan roots. Maya discovers that the Clutterbuckets come from Ireland, so she’s sporting a giant hat, potatoes, and Irish Spring soap. Riley throws slices of American cheese into the crowd, yelling at Cory that he made her this way. Ava busts in, dressed as a Cuban dancer, “Too much?” she asks.Ĭory’s Class: Riley hasn’t gotten over her lack of heritage, and I haven’t gotten over the fact that the Matthews and the Lawrences must have come from somewhere else down the line. “I wouldn’t want anyone to go out of their way to make me feel welcome!” Raphael says, quite happy with Topanga’s gesture. She’s in the midst of making a traditional Cuban dish, ropa vieja, in order to make Auggie’s new friend Raphael feel at home. Topanga declares their family to be multi-generational Americans. The Matthews’ Apartment: Riley takes her complaints home with her. Riley is disappointed that her family doesn’t seem to have an interesting story, because all her parents can tell her is that they’re American. The Cultural Fair is coming, so he tasks the kids to celebrate where they came from by discovering their heritage. “Girl Meets World” stars Rowan Blanchard as Riley Matthews, Ben Savage as Cory Matthews, Sabrina Carpenter as Maya Hart, Peyton Meyer as Lucas Friar, August Maturo as Auggie Matthews, Corey Fogelmanis as Farkle Minkus and Danielle Fishel as Topanga Matthews.Cory’s Class: This week Cory is waxing poetic about the Great Lady of New York, aka The Statue of Liberty. Oben”) and Lee Norris (“Stuart Minkus”) and Kristanna Loken (“Jennifer Bassett Minkus”), who return to their “Boy Meets World” roles, now as Farkle’s parents. Guest starring are Cecilia Balagot (“Isadora Smackle”), Cyrina Fiallo (“Ms. The episode premieres FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Meanwhile, his friendship with another student, Smackle, grows fonder. In the story, “Girl Meets Farkle,” Riley, Maya and Lucas emphasize the beauty of being unique as they rally around their friend Farkle Minkus, who may be on the autism spectrum. and Shiela Wagner, M.Ed., retired, Emory Autism Center. They are: Elizabeth Laugeson, Psy.D, The Help Group child development consultant Arthur Pober, Ed.D. Three experts consulted on the episode to help deliver an authentic storyline that can spark conversation among kids and their families. No photos yet, but here’s how the Disney Channel describes the episode, titled “Girl Meets Farkle.”įurthering its commitment to kids and families, 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. The Girl Meets World episode originally listed as “Girl Meets I Am Farkle” now as a longer description, and the Emmy-nominated show tackles a very serious topic as the show educates while it entertains as it is suspected that Riley and Maya’s friend Farkle may be on the autism spectrum.
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