This was mentioned in an amazing twitter thread about #actuallyautistic #ownvoices, as was the book tagged in the below comment. https://twitter.com/xasymptote/status/1075781558630518785?s=21
kgriffith ![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking 5y
Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speakingkgriffith Of note: NONE of the writers for the first season of the show “Atypical” were autistic, and only one (supporting, not main) character‘s actor was. This changed after massive criticism and their renewal for a second season. (edited) 5y
rwmg The idea that somebody believes TV reflects any group accurately is slightly mindboggling 5y
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AlaSkaat I've had people tell me that I don't 'look' autistic. They really meant my appearance and I just didn't know what to say... I don't think people understand Autism that well. 😂 they shouldn't watch a film to learn about stuff like this... 😂 5y
kgriffith @rwmg Right?? Yes please base your opinion of me on The L Word, that‘s totally what my life looks like. 🙄😂 5y
kgriffith @OleAnder you don‘t look autistic, huh? 😂 That‘s right up there with “Wow, he seems totally normal!” Why are people the worst?? 5y
dylanisreading Um. 5y
dylanisreading I've had someone (not in healthcare) tell me my experience doesn't sound like ADD. Okay?? 5y
kgriffith @Bianca *[EYEROLLS IN ADD]* 5y
kgriffith @Bianca 😏 5y
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