leading to whole generations of providers who failed to recognize the diversity of autistic presentations and reduced it to “Rain Man.” It also led to whole generations of people, mostly AFABs going undiagnosed.

Autism was first identified in 1925 by Grunya Sukhareva. We know it’s largely genetic and recent research shows there are at least four genetic variants. The problem stems from misrepresentation of the neurotype beginning with Asperger and Kanner. Their misinterpretation informed psychology,

anything different when we create a culture of fear around autism. The discourse needs to change.

This is what comes from generations of failure, both socially and in the psychological field, to adequately and accurately represent neurodivergence. Instead of raising her children to be happy, healthy, autistic people, she chose these options to make them more “neurotypical.” We can’t expect

It sucks! Just remember that rejections don’t reflect on your writing. Publishing is weird. You’ll find your right match. If not, we can be despondent together! Please don’t give up!

They would have to integrate set pieces as multiple use pieces which would stretch engineering, too! Fun to think about though!

Some of the animatics are great! I would love a fully animated version! Maybe all the fans could get Netflix on board!

That’s a good point. It would be ludicrously expensive. I think with set designs coming so far (I mean, Redwoods was 30 ft above the stage or something ridiculous) it would be possible, but the effects budget would be unreal, not to mention the large ensemble which are needed throughout!