Autism 101

Curious about autism? This resource for writers talks about what autism is and how to write an autistic character.

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that affects around 1 in 59 people. Every autistic person is different. Most autistic people typically experience some or all of the common autistic traits, which include developmental delays, difficulty mind-reading, sensory issues, need for routine, stimming, and difficulty understanding and coping with emotions.

This resource is intended to be autistic-friendly.

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