• RayOfSunlight@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Honestly, we do not have “powers”.

    Also, this show was made by neurotypicals, not a single Autistic soul.

    • weariedfae@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      This is partially correct. An actress with ASD joins in the last season.

      They also have had ASD consultants (medical people, not people with ASD themselves) for their entire run and emphasize that ASD people are unique. They repeatedly reiterate that the main character is not representative of all people with ASD but they do have quite a few cringe-inducing scenes throughout most of the run.

      It’s a soap opera, man. It’s not a great representation of anyone but I give them points for trying.

      • Kichae@lemmy.ca
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        11 months ago

        What do you mean? Soap operas can have excellent representation!

        Passions had the best “doll brought to life by a hag” represented on TV ever!