Joined: 25 Aug 2013 Age: 67 Gender: Male Posts: 38,085 Location: Long Island, New York
01 Sep 2019, 12:58 am
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When Helen Hoang learned as an adult that she was on the autism spectrum, a lot of things clicked, both in her real life and in her writing. The author, then 34, had long struggled with social interactions, practicing facial expressions in the mirror and opting to get lost in romance novels to experience the thrill of falling in love rather than talking to or touching anyone.
The revelation inspired her to create characters who are also on the autism spectrum, a trait that had yet to be widely explored in the romance genre and has resonated with readers in her popular romance novels, “The Kiss Quotient” and “The Bride Test.”
Writer Lisa Bonos says her portrayals are a revelation for people who have never seen themselves so accurately and compassionately depicted in media, and an easy access point for people who want to gain a better understanding of finding love on the spectrum.
Also, Autistic consultant Amy Gravino is interviewed as well John Donvan author of "In A Different Key" which is being being made into a documentary to give some history of Autism representation.
_________________ Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013 DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity.
“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
01 Sep 2019, 12:58 am
