Alyssa Jean Salter
neurodiversity and disability specialist
How Gregory from ‘Abbott Elementary’ Embodies Authentic Autistic Representation to Many Fans
Some fans believe the character Gregory on "Abbott Elementary" is portrayed with autistic coding. Here's why that's a representation win.
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I Don’t ‘Have Autism’ —I’m Autistic. Here’s Why That Matters
“I’m autistic” uses identity-first language. Here's why many autistic folks prefer that phrasing over person-first language.
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