Though these characters propagate the myth that we’re all emotionless, socially inept savants…

…least, that’s what activists are calling for — and they’re becoming increasingly visible and vocal. Neurodivergent characters have emerged in television shows such as The Big Bang Theory, Criminal Minds, House, and Atypical. Scholars and journalists have written about the importance of acceptance and inclusion for neurodiv…
Autism Is an Identity, Not a Disease: Inside the Neurodiversity Movement
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Oct 14, 2020
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Though these characters propagate the myth that we’re all emotionless, socially inept savants (which we very much are not).
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Author. Academic. Mad Woman | Critical takes on health and illness | Pre-order my book: https://www.amazon.ca/Becoming-Nicole-Luongo/dp/177133813X
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