S52 Bonus - Writing Neurodivergence

One way to create unique and relatable characters is to make some that are neurodivergent in some way. The more common diagnoses associated with neurodivergent include ADHD and autism, both of which often suffer from extreme stereotyping when portrayed through story. There are plenty of examples of poorly written characters with traits of autism that have done nothing to help stigmas real people have to deal with daily.

In this episode, our hosts discuss how to wriite ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. Most importantly, remember that there is no one single way these present themselves. The best way to write accurate neurodivergent representation is to find a sensitivity reader who can share their experience and give advice from their perspective.

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