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Is this a good depiction of autism? Is this insulting to the condition or insightful?

Lucas No absolutely not. I am autistic myself and this is an extremely harmful and outdated portrayal of us. It is very clear that the person that wrote thi…moreNo absolutely not. I am autistic myself and this is an extremely harmful and outdated portrayal of us. It is very clear that the person that wrote this book is neurotypical and hasn't actually spoken to autistic people about what they experience. The book is definitely an insult to the autistic community.(less)

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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