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break glass in case of autism diagnosis
a collection of autistic coded characters in fiction [ recommendations welcome! ]
books by disabled authors ๐
books written by disabled authors
But you donโt look autistic
Middle grade, YA and Adult fictional books with canon autistic main characters
Autism Rep by Autistic Authors | YA Books
YA books written by autistic authors that include autistic characters, usually as the protagonists of the story. You know they'll get the representation right!
Disability Rep Books
Book with main characters that are disabled. Both physical and mental included. Eg chronic/terminal illness, physical disabilities, mental illness, neurodivergance, addiction, injury and injury recovery, symptoms causing health issues etc. Doesn't have to be a diagnosed condition. Not necessarily by authors with shared experiences. Books any be any genre. Added only 1st book of series unless there are different characters.
Feel free to leave suggestions in the comments! No "magic cure" books.
autistic rep
canon and coded autistic characters
Neurodivergent Romance Books
Romance books with neurodivergent characters. This primarily includes ADHD and autism but I also included some with dyslexia and sensory processing disorder representation as well.
From the River to the Sea
Reading is resistance. Palestine WILL be free!
Autistic Characters โจ๏ธ
Lots of women, sapphic romance, and cozy reads - but not all!
YA books with autism rep!!!!
YA fiction books with prominent autistic characters!!!! (all cannon, in text, or confirmed by author)
๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ โ.ห๐ฆเผโ
: ฬฬโ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ป๐ฉ๐น โกโงโหยทห เผ
autistic representation in fiction
YA, middle grade, & adult books!
These Teens' Neuros are Diverging
YA contemporary books with neurodivergent MCs
(So far, we've got autism, ADHD, dyslexia, OCD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia)
disability rep
non fantasy version
Canadian/Turtle Island Reads
YA Autistic Lit
YA books featuring Autistic characters and written by Autistic authors.
Characters who feel utterly alone
These books represent characters who feel disconnected, alone or isolated. They experience neglect, exclusion or loneliness due to varying reasons. Multiple genres included. Beware of triggers.
โDaddy, Iโm so aloneโ โ Yelena Belova
World Reading Canada Literary Escapes
Explore Canada's landscapes, culture, foods, activities and more in these books set in Canada or written by Canadian authors.
The Baddest Books Ain't in LA
Want to broaden your reading range? Here's some fiction by BIPOC authors ;) includes niche works! List is inspired by Adรฉla's song "Ain't in LA"
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