This is a list of
fictional characters that have been explicitly described within the work in which they appear, or otherwise by the author, as being on the
autism spectrum
The autism spectrum, often referred to as just autism or in the context of a professional diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a neurodevelopmental condition (or conditions) characterized by difficulti ...
. It is not intended to include speculation. Autistic people involved in the work may be mentioned in footnotes.
Comics
Film
Literature
Television
Theater
Video games
Other
See also
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Autism spectrum disorders in the media
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) or autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) describe a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders in the DSM-5, used by the American Psychiatric Association. As with many neurodivergent people and cond ...
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List of films about autism
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Autism and LGBT identities
Current research indicates that autistic people have higher rates of LGBT community, LGBT identities and feelings than the general population. A variety of explanations for this have been proposed; ''The Lancets "Commission on the future of car ...
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List of fictional characters with disabilities
Notes
References
{{Autism resources
Autism