Laura answers “Is Nita Prose on the spectrum? I'm trying...”

Emma asked this question about The Maid (Molly the Maid, #1):

Is Nita Prose on the spectrum? I'm trying to avoid books about neuro-divergent main characters where the author is neurotypical, in favor of stories built on own experiences.

Laura I found the character inconsistent and stereotypical. I have an autistic kid, and my father and I are most likely (undiagnosed) autistic. I found Elea…moreI found the character inconsistent and stereotypical. I have an autistic kid, and my father and I are most likely (undiagnosed) autistic. I found Eleanor Oliphant much more believable, but took issue with the author blaming her autistic traits on bad parenting and childhood trauma. I'm beginning to think that the reluctance of authors (or publishing houses) to actually "diagnose"/identify characters as autistic represents an unwillingness to take responsibility for accurate depiction. ("If we don't come out and say s/he's autistic, then we can make them act/say/think/do whatever we want, regardless of whether it fits.")(less)

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torri blue All of this, yes!! When Honeyman said Eleanor was definitively not autistic, I yelled "Well how do YOU know?!" ...more
Dec 06, 2023 12:01PM · flag

Nichole Something to consider, CPTSD and autism have many overlapping traits. I read Eleanor Oliphant before I was diagnosed and resonated a lot with her char ...more
Apr 25, 2024 02:51PM · flag

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