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22 Aug 2015, 12:36 am

Introducing a New Comic Book Superhero with Autism


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It is Autism Acceptance Month

“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman


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22 Aug 2015, 10:47 am

This is excellent for many reasons.

The fact that the author recognizes that the first step in awareness is acceptance is exactly what we need. The autistic character isn't just treated as a plot device--he's a person.


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22 Aug 2015, 8:18 pm

The author is on the spectrum, to. Cool.